Exports to Libya

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Deasy sought export values and major commodities for Libya. The Minister said cattle exports were worth £55.5 million in 1980 and £73 million in January–October 1981; men’s and boys’ outer garments were the second-largest commodity at £2.4 million, ahead of other food preparations at £2.3 million.

Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

asked the Taoiseach the value of exports to Libya in 1980; the estimated value in 1981; and the value and quantity of the major commodities involved.

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Fergus O'Brien Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. F. O'Brien) Fine Gael

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle it is proposed to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the available information.

Following is the statement:

Exports to Libya

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Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

: Will the Minister give the House the principal commodities involved and their value.

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

Our main export is cattle and the value in 1980 was £55½ million while in January-October 1981 the value was £73 million.

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Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

What is the second largest commodity involved and the value?

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

Value of other food preparations was £2.3 million, but, in fact, the second largest commodity was "men's and boys' outer garments valued at £2.4 million.

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