asked the Taoiseach the up to date position regarding the total amount of cement imported into this country in 1983; the total amount of cement imported to date this year; and the percentage by which it has risen over the last ten years.
Written Answers. - Cement Imports.
550.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table.
Imports of Cement (Tonnes)
|
Cement, excl. Clinker |
Clinker |
Total |
|
|
1973 |
14,025 |
9,310 |
23,336 |
|
1983 |
111,519 |
450 |
111,969 |
|
January-August 1984 (Provisional) |
60,022 |
18 |
60,040 |
|
Percentage change from 1973 to 1983 |
+695% |
-95% |
+380% |