Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2005
154 Dr. Upton asked the Taoiseach the value of exports from Irish mink farms for the years 2001 to 2005 inclusive; the value of the products of Irish mink farms to the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37642/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe latest relevant export data for the years 2001 to date is presented in the following table. The Central Statistics Office does not compile specific statistical data on the output from mink farms.
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
Jan-Aug 2005 ** |
|
€(000) |
€(000) |
€(000) |
€(000) |
€(000) |
|
1,426 |
1,096 |
1,622 |
1,958 |
1,609 |
* The table is compiled from data available under three separate headings from the combined nomenclature trade classification of the EU.
These headings are as follows:—
(1) 4301 10 00 (whole raw furskins of mink, with or without heads, tail or paws).
(2) 4302 11 00 (tanned or dressed furskins of mink, with or without heads, tail or paws).
(3) 4302 30 21 (whole furskins of mink and pieces or cuttings thereof, assembled.)
** August 2005 is the latest month for which details have been published.
155 Mr. Boyle asked the Taoiseach the areas in which output from fur farms appeal in agricultural statistics compiled by his Department. [37460/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe CSO does not collect or compile statistics on the output from fur farms in its agricultural statistics.
