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Dáil

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade Figures.

asked the Taoiseach the latest annual trade figures for the balance of payments between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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Gerald L'Estrange Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. L'Estrange) Fine Gael

In the year 1980 the value of imports from Northern Ireland was £223.5 million while exports to Northern Ireland amounted to £300.3 million.

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asked the Taoiseach if there is any trade between Cuba and Ireland; if so, the trade figures; and if he will give a list of the principal commodities.

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Trade with Cuba has fluctuated in recent years.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing details of trade with Cuba in the years 1979, 1980 and in the period January-August, 1981.

Following in the statement:

Trade with Cuba

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In whose favour does the balance of trade lie? Can the Taoiseach give me a short list of the principal commodities involved?

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The principal commodities involved are imports of molasses, cigars, cheroots and others; exports are butter, dried milk, motor car tyres and other items.

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What are the figures?

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In 1979 the total imports were £226,000 and the total exports £560,000. In 1980 the total imports were £1,459,000 and the total exports £9,935,000.

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