asked the Minister for Local Government the number of vehicles in Ireland in 1972 in the following categories: cars, taxis, motor cycles, buses and coaches, goods vehicles and unclassified vehicles; and if he will give each figure as a percentage of the total.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Vehicle Statistics.
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The information requested is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Numbers of mechanically propelled vehicles under current licence at the 30th September, 1972.
|
Class |
Number |
Percentage of Total |
|
Private Cars |
440,185 |
73.44 |
|
Cycles, etc. |
39,235 |
6.54 |
|
Goods vehicles |
44,667 |
7.45 |
|
Mobile machines |
821 |
0.14 |
|
Hearses |
452 |
0.07 |
|
Tractors, etc. |
61,015 |
10.18 |
|
Taxis |
1,075 |
0.18 |
|
Other small public service vehicles |
2,878 |
0.48 |
|
Large public service vehicles |
2,159 |
0.36 |
|
Exempt vehicles |
6,928 |
1.16 |
|
Total |
599,415 |
100.00 |