asked the Taoiseach the estimated net contribution of the Irish merchant fleet to the gross national product in each of the years from 1970 to date.
Written Answers. - Merchant Fleets' GNP Contribution.
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The available information relates to the activities of Irish shipping firms. The estimated contribution to the gross national product of Irish firms engaged in shipping, including transport of passengers and merchandise, in each of the years 1970 to 1977, was as follows:
|
£m. |
|
|
1970 |
6.3 |
|
1971 |
5.6 |
|
1972 |
4.7 |
|
1973 |
8.4 |
|
1974 |
11.0 |
|
1975 |
10.3 |
|
1976 |
12.7 |
|
1977 |
14.8 |
Corresponding information for 1978 is not yet available.