asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry (1) the number of boats repossessed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara between 1 January 1980 and 31 March 1983; (2) the number of such boats sold up to 31 March 1983; (3) the profit or loss on the sale of all these boats; and (4) the loss to the Exchequer of boats repossessed and sold between 1 January 1980 and 31 March 1983.
Written Answers . - Repossessed Boats .
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: (1) Twenty vessels were repossessed by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara during the period specified; (2) Sixteen —seven were sold for cash and nine were re-issued to Irish fishermen; (3) a loss of IR£1.5 million; (4) IR£1.5 million.