asked the Minister for Finance the number of cross-Border passes issued in respect of private motor cars registered in the State at the Border customs posts and stations in each month between 1st April 1965, when the pass was introduced, and 30th September, 1966.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cross-Border Passes.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement and I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
NUMBER of passes issued, in respect of private motor cars registered in the State, at Land Frontier Posts in each month from 1st April 1965 to 30th September, 1966.
|
Month |
1965 |
1966 |
|
Number |
Number |
|
|
January |
— |
3,600 |
|
February |
— |
3,600 |
|
March |
— |
5,500 |
|
April |
7,000 |
6,000 |
|
May |
7,300 |
7,600 |
|
June |
8,500 |
8,500 |
|
July |
10,600 |
10,700 |
|
August |
13,400 |
12,900 |
|
September |
9,000 |
8,400 |
|
October |
6,100 |
— |
|
November |
3,900 |
— |
|
December |
3,800 |
— |
The figures given above are approximate.
These passes are not issued at Customs Stations.