Dáil Éireann - Volume 108 - 15 October, 1947 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 108 - 15 October, 1947

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Coal Imports.

Mr. Larkin Mr. Larkin

Mr. Larkin asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state, in respect of each country of origin, the total quantities of coal imported, during the first nine months of the present year, distinguishing between the various grades, and the c.i.f. price of such coal.

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lemass) Seán F. Lemass

Minister for Industry and Commerce (Mr. Lemass): I am circulating with the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.

Following is the statement:—

IRELAND

QUANTITIES OF COAL IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY-SEPTEMBER, 1947, AND THE AVERAGE c.i.f. PRICES PER TON.

Description and Country of Origin		Quantity	Average c.i.f. price per ton
		tons	£	s.	d,
BITUMINOUS COAL:
Great Britain		409,932	2	17	1
U.S.A.		509,237	5	10	0
Canada		9,215	6	17	5
Netherlands		394	5	3	1
		928,778
ANTHRACITE:
(a) Duff, Great Britain		10,885	2	11	10
(b) Sized	Great
	Britain	1,409
	U.S.A.	6,860	6	12	2
		19,154

Dáil Éireann 108 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Coal Imports.

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