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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import Statistics.

Direct and indirect import routes

Summary

Barry asked whether the figures covered direct imports and raised goods entering through EEC countries. Lalor offered to obtain information if a specific question was tabled; Colley suggested this could involve false statements of origin.

Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Are the figures the Minister gave figures for direct imports?

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I think they are.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Would the Minister not agree large quantities of both clothing and footwear are coming in through EEC countries from other countries and these are affecting the employment position in these industries here?

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If a specific question is tabled I will get the information.

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What the Deputy has just said would seem to suggest false statements of origin, would it not?

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