asked the Taoiseach the number of calves exported in each of the past five years.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the information sought by the Deputy.

Following is the statement:

The number of calves exported in each year 1974 to 1978:

What is the latest year for which figures are available?

It is 1978.

For the entire year?

The Deputy has those figures.