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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Feb 1969

Vol. 238 No. 9

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment in Irish Ships.

6.

asked the Minister for Transport and Power the total number employed in Irish registered ships on 1st January 1969; and the classification of this total by rank.

The numbers employed in Irish registered ships, excluding fishing vessels, at 1st January, 1969, were:—

Deck Officers

168

Engineer Officers

214

Radio Officers

18

Catering Officers

21

Ratings

713

Total

1,134

Would the Minister be able to say if they were all Irish nationals?

I have not got those facts. I am afraid I would not be able to say.

If I put down a question, will the Minister be able to give the information?

I may be able.

Is the information obtainable?

I am not quite sure. I think it is obtainable.

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