White fish import volumes and origins

Summary

The Minister reported 1983 imports of 7,096 tonnes worth £13.6 million and January–July 1984 imports of 3,999 tonnes worth £8.4 million, with figures by product category. He did not have the countries of origin but offered to obtain them.

Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

asked the Taoiseach the volume and value of white fish imports in 1983 to date.

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Seán Barrett Mr. Barrett Fine Gael

(Dún Laoghaire): I propose to circulate a statement showing the information requested by the Deputy.

Following is the statement:—

Imports of White Fish.

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Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

Only one figure is quoted. Could the Minister state it?

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Seán Barrett Mr. Barrett Fine Gael

(Dún Laoghaire): For the period 1983 it is 7,096 tonnes value £13.6 million and from January to July 1984 it is 3,999 tonnes value £8.4 million.

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Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

Could the Minister give me some information regarding the varieties of fish imports and the areas of origin?

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Seán Barrett Mr. Barrett Fine Gael

(Dún Laoghaire): I was asked for only volume.

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Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister tell me the various species and countries of origin?

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Seán Barrett Mr. Barrett Fine Gael

(Dún Laoghaire): I can give imports of white fish. Fresh, chilled or frozen 2,109 tonnes value £2.5 million; dried and salted 163 tonnes value £0.3 million; prepared or preserved 4,823 tonnes value £10.9 million.

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Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

Places of origin?

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Seán Barrett Mr. Barrett Fine Gael

(Dún Laoghaire): I have not got that. It was not in the question but I can get it for the Deputy.

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