asked the Taoiseach if he will state the European countries with which Ireland has a trade imbalance; and the extent of the imbalance in each case.

With your permission, Sir, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the European countries with which Ireland had an import excess in 1967. The value of trade with each of the countries listed is also shown.

Following is the statement:—

EUROPEAN countries with which Ireland had an Import Excess in the year 1967.