asked the Minister for Lands the number of boats, similar to those built in Irish boatyards, purchased by State grants or loans in Scottish, English and other foreign markets; the total amount of (a) grants and (b) loans given; and the rate of interest charged on loans.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Boat Purchases Abroad.
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As indicated in the Government's Programme of Sea Fisheries Development published in April, 1962, hire purchase facilities, including interest at 4 per cent, are available for second-hand boats which An Bord Iascaigh Mhara consider suitable and reasonably priced. Since then ten second-hand boats—all larger than those built in Irish boatyards—have been purchased abroad with the aid of advances totalling £63,141 and no capital grants have been made for boats purchased abroad.