Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2008
143 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the total acreage of potatoes grown in this country in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007; if the trend is on the increase or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraAccording to official CSO figures, the total area of potatoes grown in the country in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 was:
2005 — 11, 800 hectares
2006 — 12,100 hectares
2007 — 12,300 hectares
While the estimate for the 2007 potato acreage is provisional, it appears the potato area has increased by 500 hectares between 2005 and 2007.
