Written answers

Wednesday, 4 May 2005

Department of Agriculture and Food

Pigmeat Sector

9:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in regard to the pigmeat industry with particular reference to the extent of imports as a percentage of national production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14577/05]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The following table summarises the estimated quantities of pig meat, in carcass weight equivalent, produced, imported, consumed and exported in 2004. It indicates that imports are the equivalent of 29% of national production.

Tonnes
Production 206,000
Imports 59,000
Consumption 146,000
Exports 119,000

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