Vol. 538 No. 4
20 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Taoiseach the number of tourists brought here by ferry in each of the years from 1996 to 2000 and to date in 2001; and if there has been a reduction in numbers in 2001 compared to the equivalent periods in the aforementioned years. [16085/01]
21 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Taoiseach the number of tourists brought here by airline companies in each of the years from 1996 to 2000 and to date in 2001; and if there has been a reduction in 2001. [16075/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 and 21 together.
The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the period 1996 to 2000 is contained in the following statement. The first quarter figures for 2001 will be published later this month. Following is the statement:
|
Year |
Overseas Visitorsby Ferry |
Overseas Visitorsby Air |
|
1996 |
1,578,102 |
3,160,855 |
|
1997 |
1,701,219 |
3,462,891 |
|
1998 |
1,815,993 |
3,900,234 |
|
1999 |
1,741,997 |
4,325,533 |
|
2000 |
1,679,557 |
4,737,102 |
