asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total deficit or surplus in the operation of Shannon Airport in each of the years 1952-53 to date, and the amount of depreciation and interest in respect of each year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Airport Finances.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to circulate in the Official Report a tabular statement setting out the information sought by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:—
COST OF OPERATION OF SHANNON AIRPORT.
|
Year |
Operating Deficit |
Operating Surplus |
Depreciation and Interest |
Liability for Superannuation |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1952/53 |
128,709 |
— |
227,874 |
21,565 |
|
1953/54 |
102,327 |
— |
232,875 |
27,146 |
|
1954/55 |
19,224 |
— |
238,700 |
31,088 |
|
1955/56 |
— |
41,037 |
246,610 |
33,903 |
|
1956/57 |
— |
111,301 |
257,008 |
35,182 |