P. J. Sheehan
Ceist:81 Mr. Sheehan asked the Taoiseach the tonnage and value of vegetables imported for the year ended 31 December 1999 and for the six month period from 1 January 2000 to 30 June 2000, respectively. [23275/00]
Written Answers. - Vegetable Imports.
Table 1 contains the value and tonnage of vegetables imported into Ireland for 1999 and the six month period January-June 2000.
Table 1
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Imports of vegetables |
1999 |
Jan-June 2000 |
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£000 |
Tonnes |
£000 |
Tonnes |
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Fresh potatoes |
11,615 |
37,218 |
6,078 |
24,872 |
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Peas and beans |
10,331 |
23,197 |
3,519 |
18,008 |
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Imports of vegetables |
1999 |
Jan-June 2000 |
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|
£000 |
Tonnes |
£000 |
Tonnes |
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|
Tomatoes |
19,613 |
26,812 |
11,664 |
13,785 |
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Onions |
6,785 |
27,107 |
3,227 |
11,747 |
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|
Cabbage |
8,787 |
15,214 |
3,443 |
6,330 |
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|
Lettuce and Chicory |
6,676 |
7,220 |
3,791 |
3,758 |
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|
Carrots and Turnips |
5,148 |
13,018 |
2,645 |
7,444 |
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|
Mushrooms |
1,113 |
461 |
659 |
233 |
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|
Frozen Vegetables |
25,073 |
31,024 |
9,846 |
11,209 |
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Other potatoes |
9,799 |
5,004 |
5,818 |
2,649 |
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Frozen potatoes |
43,160 |
65,416 |
19,720 |
31,333 |
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Other Vegetables |
46,508 |
47,103 |
25,779 |
25,197 |
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|
Total |
194,608 |
298,794 |
96,189 |
156,565 |
Questions Nos. 82 and 83 resubmitted.