Dáil Éireann - Volume 270 - 13 February, 1974

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Coal Imports.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

1. Mr. Briscoe asked the Taoiseach the total imports of coal in the latest two months for which figures are available and for the same two months for the previous year.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach (Mr. Kelly) John Kelly

Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach (Mr. Kelly): Total imports of coal amounted to 64,652 metric tons in November, 1973, and 77,953 metric tons in December, 1973. The imports for the corresponding months of 1972 were 69,973 metric tons and 78,600 metric tons, respectively.

Mr. Briscoe Mr. Briscoe

Mr. Briscoe: Is the Parliamentary Secretary satisfied that the recent price increases announced were not levied on existing stocks? Has any examination been carried out?

Mr. Kelly Mr. Kelly

Mr. Kelly: That is not a matter which falls under the direct responsibility of the Taoiseach's Department.

Mr. Crinion Mr. Crinion

Mr. Crinion: Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that during the past month there has been a shortage of coal in certain areas?

Mr. Kelly Mr. Kelly

Mr. Kelly: I have nothing to add to my reply.

Mr. Leonard Mr. Leonard

Mr. Leonard: Does the Parliamentary Secretary realise that at present a great number of people are unable to obtain supplies and that the price at which coal is obtainable is very high?

An Ceann Comhairle Seán Treacy

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[568] An Ceann Comhairle: That is a separate question.

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