asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will outline in detail in respect of each of the years 1960, 1970 and 1980 to 1985, inclusive, the total amount of money paid by gun clubs for State forests, and other fees to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Revenue from Gun Clubs.
59.
The fees received by the Department of Fisheries and Forestry in respect of the licensed use by gun clubs of State forest lands for the shooting of game are not accounted for separately from fees received from individual licensees. However, the following is an estimate of the revenue received by my Department from gun clubs in each of the years mentioned:
|
£ |
|
|
1960 |
3,000 |
|
1970 |
6,000 |
|
1980 |
14,000 |
|
1981 |
15,000 |
|
1982 |
16,000 |
|
1983 |
17,000 |
|
1984 |
18,000 |
|
1985 |
20,000 |