andMr. G. Lynch asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that complete cinema seats are being imported into this country; and that their importation is detrimental to Irish employees in the trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imported Cinema Seats.
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I am aware that imports of metal seats in 1969 were significantly higher than usual but the information available to me does not indicate to what extent they were intended for use in cinemas.
There is a substantial duty on cinema seats and it is not my practice to give duty-free licences for their importation.