asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total amount of revenue received from the duty on imported wireless sets and parts since the duty was first imposed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Duty on Imported Wireless Sets.
The total amount of revenue received from the duty on wireless sets and parts during the period 22nd April, 1926 (the date on which the duty was first imposed) to 30th April, 1948, inclusive, was £1,237,512 10s. 2d.
That would be more than enough to pay for the short-wave station.