asked the Taoiseach if he will state the main constituents of the figure of £35,200,000 in respect of receipts from tourism in 1956, as given in the balance of payments statement.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Receipts from Tourism.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the information requested by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:—
ESTIMATED gross receipts from visitors to the State, 1956.
|
1956 |
|
|
Category |
(£ million) |
|
Visitors who travelled cross-channel or cross-border: |
|
|
Tourists |
14.7 |
|
Persons visiting relatives |
7.2 |
|
Business |
3.0 |
|
Other (incl. not stated) |
3.6 |
|
Visitors who travelled direct from overseas |
4.3 |
|
Adjustment in respect of receipts of Irish transport companies |
2.3 |
|
TOTAL |
35.1 |
NOTE.—The figure of £35.2 million shown in the Balance of International Payments statement for 1957 was later revised to £35.1 million.