asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) whether it is estimated that the proposed transatlantic air service to be operated by Aer Linte, Teoranta, will be operated at a profit or a loss and the estimated annual amount of such profit or loss; (b) the estimated annual number of persons who will utilise this service; (c) the estimated dollar gain or loss to this country as a result of operating this service, and (d) the number of Irish nationals who will be employed by this service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Transatlantic Air Service.
I propose to give such information as is available on the points raised by the Deputy when I am making a statement on the Supplementary Estimate for Aviation and Meteorological Services.