asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the annual increased revenue which it is anticipated will accrue to Córas Iompair Éireann as a result of the increase in freights and fares under (a) rail receipts (i) passenger and (ii) goods, and (b) road receipts (i) passenger and (ii) goods.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Freights and Fares Increase.
I am informed by Córas Iompair Éireann that the increased annual revenue estimated to accrue as a result of recent increases in freights and fares is as follows:—
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(a) Rail Receipts: |
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(i) Passenger |
£173,200 |
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(ii) Goods |
£410,400 |
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(iii) Miscellaneous |
£19,400 |
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making a total of |
£603,000 |
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(b) Road Receipts: |
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(i) Passenger |
£448,000 |
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(ii) Goods |
£102,000 |
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Making a total of |
£550,000 |
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(c) Canal Receipts: |
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In addition to the charges referred to in the question it is estimated that increased revenue amounting to £26,000 will result from increased canal freight charges, bringing the estimated total increase in revenue to |
£1,179,000 |