asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport the revenues which were generated by the Irish Meterological Service from all its activities for the years 1985 to 1987 inclusive; and if he will give a breakdown of these earnings under itemised headings.
Written Answers. - Irish Meterological Service Revenues.
85.
The following is a breakdown, under itemised headings, of the revenues which were generated by the Irish Meteorological Service from all its activities for the years 1985 to 1987 inclusive:—
|
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
Recoupment of costs of meteorological services to aviation through en-route air navigation charges |
2,880,900 |
3,100,072 |
3,150,700 |
|
Special weather forecasts for oil exploration companies |
29,400 |
23,500 |
13,700 |
|
Special weather forecasts for building and construction industry |
14,700 |
14,300 |
31,400 |
|
Training for foreign students |
— |
6,000 |
10,500 |
|
Climatological Data, Reports and Court attendance |
17,700 |
19,200 |
21,900 |
|
EC for Wind/Energy programme |
— |
7,500 |
— |
|
Publications (Sale of) |
1,300 |
1,500 |
2,900 |
|
Total |
2,944,000 |
3,172,072 |
3,231,100 |