APPENDIX XXXVII.
COSTS OF PRODUCTION OF BEEF FOR THE ARMY.
An Cléireach,
An Coiste um Chêntais Phoiblí.
During my examination before the Committee of Public Accounts on the 21st March, 1963, the Committee requested information regarding the accounts for the production of beef in the Dublin and Curragh Military Districts for 1961-62.
I enclose statements setting out the information required.
(Sínithe) AODH MAC BRÁDAIGH,
An Roinn Cosanta.
23 Aibreán, 1963.
Dublin Military District
Dr. |
Statement of cost of production of beef—1961-62 |
Cr. |
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
To Cattle slaughtered |
22,200 |
19 |
11 |
By sale of hides |
.. |
972 |
0 |
0 |
To Commission on |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cattle |
.. |
.. |
75 |
10 |
0 |
By sale of offals |
.. |
496 |
3 |
2 |
To Killing charges, etc. |
262 |
12 |
1 |
By sale of livers |
.. |
161 |
17 |
0 |
To Labour |
.. |
.. |
4,584 |
17 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
To Premises and plant: (Depreciation, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
repairs, etc.) |
.. |
539 |
3 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
To Sundry services: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Fuel, light, etc.) |
.. |
22 |
3 |
3 |
By Balance: Total cost of production |
27,329 |
19 |
4 |
To Overhead charge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of 5% |
.. |
.. |
1,274 |
13 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
Totals: |
.. |
28,959 |
19 |
6 |
|
28,959 |
19 |
6 |
|
Total cost of production |
—£27,329 |
19 |
4 |
Total beef produced |
—211,882 |
lbs. |
|
Average cost per lb. |
—30.956d. |
|
|
Curragh Military Abattoir.
Dr. |
Statement of cost of production of beef—1961-62 |
Cr. |
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
To Cattle slaughtered |
15,013 |
8 |
4 |
By sale of hides |
.. |
720 |
2 |
10 |
To Commission on |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cattle |
.. |
.. |
51 |
0 |
0 |
By sale of offals |
.. |
286 |
8 |
8 |
To Labour |
.. |
.. |
4,074 |
18 |
10 |
By sale of livers |
.. |
35 |
7 |
6 |
To premises and plant (Depreciation, |
|
|
|
By issue of fine fats to Curragh Military |
|
|
|
repairs, etc.) |
.. |
320 |
9 |
8 |
Bakery |
.. |
.. |
16 |
6 |
10 |
To Sundry Services |
|
|
|
By Balance: Total |
|
|
|
(Fuel, Light, etc.) |
.. |
139 |
7 |
1 |
cost of production |
19,444 |
19 |
6 |
To Overhead charge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of 5% |
.. |
.. |
904 |
1 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
Totals: |
.. |
20,503 |
5 |
4 |
|
20,503 |
5 |
4 |
|
Total cost of production |
—£19,444 |
19 |
6 |
Total beef produced |
—139,899 |
lbs. |
|
Average cost per lb. |
—33,358d. |
|
|
|
