Possible dumping of imports

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Blaney asked whether imports resulted from dumping and urged investigation. Lalor said the statistics did not explain the reasons for imports, agreed to refer the views to the authorities, and noted textile imports were lower than in 1976.

Neil T.C. Blaney Mr. Blaney Independent

Is the Minister of State satisfied or can he say whether the Government are satisfied that these imports are not in fact the result of dumping? Is dumping not the answer?

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Patrick J. Lalor Mr. P. Lalor Fianna Fáil

I might have my own views on that but the question is one of statistics which are obtained from the Statistics Office and so the reason for the importations would not be available.

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Neil T.C. Blaney Mr. Blaney Independent

Could I ask the Minister of State whether in fact he would refer the particular views he himself may hold to the appropriate authorities for investigation?

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Patrick J. Lalor Mr. P. Lalor Fianna Fáil

I can do that. I would point out in regard to the figure of £6.6 million in the case of textiles, this figure is a reduction on that of 1976.

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