Irish domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers in November 2017 was estimated at 391.4 million litres, up 16.1%  year-on-year, data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed. 

Milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers refers to whole milk bought by creameries and pasteurisers from domestic producers through collection depots and separating stations. It includes whole milk obtained from herds owned by the creameries and pasteurisers. The fat content of the whole milk is also collected.

The CSO said total milk sold for human consumption for that month increased 1.3 % to 44.5 million litres compared with November 2016 consumption.

Butter production in November was up 28.5 % to 16,050 tonnes.