asked the Minister for Transport and Power the number of passengers carried by CIE's passenger launches on the Shannon each year since their inauguration; and the profit or loss on these vessels including receipts from bar and restaurant services in each year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - CIE Shannon Launches.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Operation of CIE passenger launches (2) on Shannon.
|
Year ended |
Number of passengers |
Operating Loss (including catering services) |
|
£ |
||
|
31/3/1956 |
7,400 |
3,069 |
|
31/3/1957 |
12,180 |
4,410 |
|
31/3/1958 |
11,880 |
5,453 |
|
31/3/1959 |
10,015 |
4,341 |
|
31/3/1960 |
18,414 |
2,446 |
|
31/3/1961 |
16,299 |
3,273 |
|
31/3/1962 |
15,719 |
4,921 |
|
31/3/1963 |
17,506 |
3,130 |
|
31/3/1964 |
21,429 |
1,823 |
|
31/3/1965 |
23,482 |
1,845 |
|
31/3/1966 |
18,426 |
4,291 |
|
31/3/1967 |
14,986 |
15,172 |
|
31/3/1968 |
13,848 |
10,445 |
|
31/3/1969 |
19,797 |
8,121 |