asked the Taoiseach the tonnage of all varieties of cheese exported from Ireland to the UK, i.e. names and tonnage of each variety in 1981 and 1982.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cheese Exports.
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Dún Laoghaire): Exports of cheese to the UK amounted to 40,466 tonnes in 1981 and 39,108 tonnes in 1982.
I propose to circulate a statement giving the available details:
Following is the statement:
Quantity of cheese exported to the U.K.
|
Type |
1981 |
1982 |
|
Tonnes |
||
|
Processed cheese, not grated or powdered |
1,667 |
1,463 |
|
Cheddar |
38,599 |
37,288 |
|
Other |
200 |
357 |
|
Total |
40,466 |
39,108 |
Could I ask the Minister what steps will be taken to halt the shortfall in cheese production?
This is a statistical question and your question would be more appropriate to another Minister.