Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
367 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in regard to the pigmeat industry with particular reference to the extent of imports as a percentage of national production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14577/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table summarises the estimated quantities of pig meat, in carcass weight equivalent, produced, imported, consumed and exported in 2004. It indicates that imports are the equivalent of 29% of national production.
|
Tonnes |
|
|
Production |
206,000 |
|
Imports |
59,000 |
|
Consumption |
146,000 |
|
Exports |
119,000 |
