Trade with Cuba
The Minister offered details of trade with Cuba for 1979, 1980 and January–August 1981. Principal imports included molasses and cigars; exports included butter, dried milk and tyres. In 1979 imports totalled £226,000 and exports £560,000; in 1980 imports were £1.459 million and exports £9.935 million.
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.
Comment on this
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
Comment on this
In whose favour does the balance of trade lie? Can the Taoiseach give me a short list of the principal commodities involved?
Comment on this
The principal commodities involved are imports of molasses, cigars, cheroots and others; exports are butter, dried milk, motor car tyres and other items.