Dáil Tuesday 21 February 1978

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fish Imports.

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Fish imports in 1977 5 speeches

Imports of fish and shellfish in 1977 were valued at £8.5 million. The Minister lacked a breakdown by EEC and third countries but undertook to try to provide it.

Michael Begley, Patrick J. Lalor

Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

asked the Taoiseach the total value of fish imported in 1977, either tinned, smoked, processed in any form or fresh.

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Patrick J. Lalor Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. P. Lalor) Fianna Fáil

The total value of fish, including shelfish, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried, smoked, prepared or preserved, imported in the year 1977 was £8.5 million.

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Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

Could the Minister say how much was imported from EEC and third countries? Would the Minister send the information to me?

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Patrick J. Lalor Mr. Lalor Fianna Fáil

I have not that sort of breakdown but I will endeavour to let the Deputy have the information.

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Michael Begley Mr. Begley Fine Gael

Thank you.

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