asked the Taoiseach the total value of Irish imports from and exports to the Republic of South Africa for each of the past seven years; and if he will furnish a brief analysis of the nature and composition of these imports and exports.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the available data which relate to trade with the Republic of South Africa and Namibia.

Following is the statement:

Value of Trade with the Republic of South Africa and Namibia in each of the years 1970-1976*

(For each year products are shown separately only where imports or exports exceed £0.1 million)

*(1) Available data refer to the Republic of South Africa and Namibia.

(2) Do es not include trade with the Shannon Free Airport Area.