asked the Taoiseach if he will state (a) the number and (b) the tonnage of Irish registered ships which entered Irish ports in the last year for which records are available; and if he will give similar particulars of foreign registered ships which entered Irish ports during the same period.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shipping Statistics.
6.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving information for 1967 on the arrivals of vessels at Irish ports.
Following is the statement:
1967
NUMBER and net registered tonnage of ships which arrived at Irish ports (including coasting trade).
Number |
Net Registered Tonnage |
|
Irish Registered Vessels |
2,173 |
1,564,560 |
Foreign ,, ,, |
11,491 |
12,248,389 |
TOTAL |
13,664 |
13,812,949 |
NOTE: A vessel calling at one or more ports is recorded as an "arrival" at each of these ports.