Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Paper Imports.
- Paper imports from EEC 2 speeches
Taylor asked for the quantity and value of paper imports from EEC countries over five years; Barrett undertook to circulate the figures.
Mervyn Taylor, Nuala Fennell
- Paper-making capacity at Clondalkin 2 speeches
Taylor asked about providing and commissioning paper-making capacity at Clondalkin. The Chair ruled that policy was outside the scope of the statistical question and would require a separate question.
Mervyn Taylor, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
- 1983 paper import figures 7 speeches
Wilson sought the 1983 import figures, prompting a procedural exchange about whether information from a tabular answer could be given orally. Barrett reported £59 million for heavy paper and paperboard, then gave £144 million and 154 million tonnes for total paper and paperboard imports from the EEC; Wilson noted imports also came from outside the EEC.
John P. Wilson, Seán Barrett, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Gerard Collins
asked the Taoiseach if he will specify the quantity and value of imports of paper into Ireland from the EEC in each of the last five years.
Comment on this
, Dún Laoghaire): I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
Imports of Paperboard from other EEC countries
Comment on this
What is the present position regarding the provision of a paper-making capacity and putting this into operation at Clondalkin?
Comment on this
I would point out to the Deputy that the question which he put down is a statistical one and was answered by the Minister of State in his capacity as Minister in charge of statistics. Policy would not arise on that. The Deputy would have to put down another question.
Comment on this
(Dún Laoghaire): For heavy paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets in 1983 the figure was £59 million.
Comment on this
The Chair takes the view that if a question is to be answered by a tabular statement, it should be.
Comment on this
It is a precedent of this House that if someone wants to give information he may give it. That leads to a healthier debate and wastes less time.
Comment on this
(Dún Laoghaire): Under the heading of total paper and paperboard in 1983, imported from other EEC countries, the figures are £144 million, representing 154 million tonnes.