Ivor Callely
Question:128 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated by the sale of all goods which were seized by customs for the years from 1986 to 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Customs Sale of Goods.
Details of the revenue generated by the sale of goods which were seized by customs in so far as they are available for the years from 1986 to 1992 are outlined below:—
|
£ |
|
|
1986 |
232,391 |
|
1987 |
361,774 |
|
1988 |
428,441 |
|
1989 |
363,932 |
|
1990 |
377,613 |
|
1991 |
147,720 |
|
1992 |
182,725 |
The figures for 1988 to 1992 do not include some receipts from the sale of uncustomed motor vehicles sold outside Dublin as records are not maintained in such a manner as would enable these receipts to be isolated without the expenditure of an inordinate amount of official time.