asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state if fur trimming by yardage so declared on the Customs entry declaration form is subject to duty in the Saorstát.

The answer is in the affirmative.

I want to ask the Minister if the officers dealing with this duty have got definite instructions not to levy the duty on fur trimmings by the yard?

No.

They have got instructions to that effect?

I do not think so.

I suggest that they have because to my knowledge fur trimming by the yard has been imported into the Free State and duty has not been levied on it.

If the Deputy would give me any information, I would examine the matter. I have no information in respect of anything of the kind.