Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
297 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks which took place at each airport, including small and private airports, here in 2009 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1960/10]
View answerI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Table below sets out the number of customs checks at the airports/aerodromes that have flights into and out of the State, on a scheduled or an on-going basis. The type of customs checks vary significantly depending on the type and origin of traffic and the level of risk in each case.
Some other aerodromes do have occasional flights into or out of the State when permission is usually given on a one off basis. These aerodromes, together with all other small aerodromes/airstrips where there is a possibility for flights to arrive from outside the State, are also subject to customs checks having regard to the level of risk at the aerodrome. However, it is not appropriate to publish details of the number of checks in each case as this could prejudice the control being applied.
|
2009 |
|
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Cork |
263,100 |
|
Donegal |
75 |
|
Dublin |
3,964,041 |
|
Galway |
322 |
|
Kerry |
3,200 |
|
Knock |
1,380 |
|
Shannon |
86,400 |
|
Sligo |
72 |
|
Waterford |
245 |
|
Weston |
38 |
Note: In some cases the numbers provided are based on an extrapolation of figures as detailed statistics are not maintained for every type of check.
