Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 11 Jun 1975

Vol. 282 No. 1

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dumping Complaints.

10.

Mr. Faulkner

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce (a) the number of complaints of dumping made to An Coimisiún Dumpála (b) the products concerned (c) the countries concerned and (d) the action taken, in (i) 1973 (ii) 1974 and (iii) 1975 to date.

Mr. Keating

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.

Following is the statement:

Year	Number of Complaints	Products	Countries of Origin	Action taken by An Coimisiún Dumpála	Outcome
1973	15	Instant Potato	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Chipboard	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Stainless Steel Knives	Republic of China	Formally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Compound fertilisers	Northern Ireland	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Gas Heaters	Spain	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Toilet and Facial Tissues	United Kingdom	Formally investigated and duty recommended.	Duty imposed by Minister for Industry and Commerce.
		Printed Cartons	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Hardboard	Poland	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Packet Salt	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Steel Filing Cabinets (two complaints)	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Exporter agreed to adjust prices.
		Polyurathene Foam	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		P.V.C. Tarpaulins	Northern Ireland	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Aerial Cables	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Men's suits	*East European Countries	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
1974	16	Electric Cookers	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Linoleum	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Anoraks	Hong Kong	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Wire	United Kingdom	Fully examined	Complaint withdrawn by complainant firm.
		Flour Confectionery	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Carpets	United Kingdom	Fully examined	Complaint withdrawn by complainant firm.
		Knitwear	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence
					of injurious dumping.
		Motor Cars	United Kingdom and and Italy	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Blouses (two complaints)	Republic of Korea (South)	Formally investigated	Investigations still in progress.
		Yarns and Knitted Fabric	Italy	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Ladies' and Children's Clothing	Republic of Korea (South)	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Kitchen Chairs	U.S.S.R	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Coat Linings	Republic of Korea (South)	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Paper Serviettes	United Kingdom	Fully examined	prima facie evidence of dumping; referred to the EEC Commission.
		Sherry	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
1975	9	Paper Bags	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Steel Step Ladders	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Injurious dumping not established.
		Steel Reinforcing Fabric	United Kingdom	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Cleaning Cloths	United Kingdom	Informally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Brushes	*East European Countries	Fully examined	No prima facie evidence of injurious dumping.
		Footwear	†Certain South Eastern Asian and Low-Cost Countries.	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Textiles	‡Certain South Eastern Asian and Low-Cost Countries.	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Clothing	*Certain South Eastern Asian and Low-Cost Countries.	Formally investigated	Investigation still in progress.
		Stainless Steel Sinks	Sweden	Examination in progress.

*Specific Countries not named in complaint.

*East Germany and other unspecified countries.

†People's Republic of China, Czechoslovakia, Hong Kong, India, North Korea, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Yugoslavia.

‡Hong Kong, South Korea, Portugal, Taiwan.

Note: Each complaint of dumping made to An Coimisiún Dumpála is examined in the first instance to determine if there is prima facie evidence of injurious dumping. Where there is such evidence An Coimisiún always endeavours to resolve the complaint by negotiation; only where they have failed to secure the agreement of the party complained of to eliminate the margin of dumping do they carry out a formal investigation. Formal investigations are initiated by publishing notice of intention to investigate and inviting submissions from interested parties.

Mr. Faulkner

Can the Minister give me the number of complaints?

Mr. Keating

I will have to do a tot. The number is at the top of each page. Forty.

Mr. Faulkner

Could the Minister say if these cases are being investigated?

Mr. Keating

Yes. In the table which I am inserting there is "Action taken" and "Outcome".

Mr. Faulkner

Could the Minister state if while the investigation is going on provisional action has been taken against goods alleged to be dumped?

Mr. Keating

In cases where appropriate. There is an internationally evolved code of behaviour in regard to protection against dumping which we cannot violate. We are dependent on other countries not manipulating their dumping protection to exclude our exports. We have to operate the code. We have to play this game according to the rules because we stand to suffer more than we would gain. But, within those constraints, all possible protective action is taken.

Mr. Faulkner

Can I take it that in some of the cases provisional action has been taken and duties have been levied pending the results of the investigation in regard to some imports?

Mr. Keating

Action has been taken in certain cases and duties have been imposed in certain cases. It might serve us both better if when the Deputy sees this list of 40 he puts down specific questions and I will try to facilitate him with answers.