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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Food Imports.

Increase in Food Imports

Summary

Food imports rose by £47 million in 1979, or about £29 million at constant prices; the Minister expressed concern and said the Government sought to curb imports where possible.

Tom Enright Mr. Enright Fine Gael

andMr. O'Toole asked the Taoiseach the increase in money terms of the actual increase in value of food imports into Ireland in 1979.

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Seán Moore Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. Moore) Fianna Fáil

Imports of food in 1978 amounted to £271 million. In 1979 these imports increased by £47 million to £318 million. When expressed in terms of constant 1978 prices this increase is estimated at about £29 million.

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Tom Enright Mr. Enright Fine Gael

Is the Minister concerned at the sizeable increase in imported foods?

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Seán Moore Mr. Moore Fianna Fáil

I am always concerned about rising imports.

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Tom Enright Mr. Enright Fine Gael

In view of his concern does he intend to take any steps to try to curtail these imports?

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Seán Moore Mr. Moore Fianna Fáil

I am sure the Deputy is aware that all the time we are striving to get more balanced trade by cutting imports where we can.

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