asked the Taoiseach the total tonnage of compound fertilisers and straight fertilisers imported in the years 1974, 1975, 1976 and to date in 1977; and the countries of origin in each case.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing details of the total tonnage of compound fertilisers and of other manufactured fertilisers imported in the years 1974, 1975 and 1976 and in the period January-March, 1977.

Following is the statement:

Tonnage of manufactured fertilisers imported.