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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Passenger Movements.

Net passenger movements by sea and air

Summary

The net balance shifted from 8,000 inward in the year to June 1977 to 11,000 outward in the year to September. Asked why, the Minister suggested a rugby match or special tour; members interjected with political comments.

Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

asked the Taoiseach the aggregate net passenger movement by sea and air between June 1976 and 1977, and between September 1976 and September 1977.

Comment on this

The net balance of passenger movement by sea and air in the 12 months ended June 1977 was 8,000 inward compared with a corresponding figure of 7,000 for the 12 months ended June 1976.

In the 12 months ended September 1977 the net balance was 11,000, outward compared with a corresponding figure of 5,000 for the 12 months ended September 1976.

Comment on this

Would the Minister be able to give any interpretation as to the reason for the increase in the net outward figure he last mentioned?

Comment on this

The Fianna Fáil Government.

Comment on this

There could have been a rugby match or some special tour.

Comment on this

Is the Minister of State serious?

Comment on this

There could have of those kind of figures.

Comment on this

The unemployed leaving the country did not outnumber the wealth tax people coming back.

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