Dáil Éireann - Volume 461 - 08 February, 1996

Written Answers. - Beef Prices.

100. Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the average price per pound paid for beef at processing plants during the month of January in each of the years 1994 to 1996. [2774/96]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates): The average price of beef at export approved premises, during the month of January 1994, 1995 and 1996 was as follows:

Price (P/lb including VAT) for Steers R3

1994

1995

1996

£1.11

£1.05

£0.98