4 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach the tonnage and value of processed vegetables imported into this country in each of the years from 1987 to 1992 giving details by each type of vegetable.

I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information up to May 1992, the latest date for which details are available.

Following is the statement:

Imports of Processed Vegetables²

1. Due to classification changes in 1988 comparable detail is not available for 1987. The total figure is, however, comparable.

2. Commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include (a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.

5 Mr. Allen asked the Taoiseach the tonnage and value of fresh vegetables imported into this country in each of the years from 1987 to 1992 giving details by each type of vegetable.

I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information up to May 1992, the latest date for which details are available.

Following is the statement:

Imports of Fresh Vegetables²

1. Due to classification changes in 1988 comparable detail is not available for 1987. The total figure is, however, comparable.

2. Commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include (a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.

Having regard to the statistics the Minister has in front of him, is there any evidence of dumping of fruit or vegetables from abroad on the Irish market, seeing that such a large amount of fruit is being destroyed in the European Community?

He has not a clue, Liam.

I cannot say. I just have statistics here.

Let us now deal with Priority Questions to the Minister for the Environment. Let us strive earnestly to complete these five questions within the time stipulated by Standing Orders, 15 minutes only.