Marine research budget

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White asked about a reported reduction in the marine research budget, seeking section-by-section figures and an increased grant. Killilea said the scientific investigations allocation rose from £152,000 in 1980 to £198,000 in 1981.

James White Mr. White Fine Gael

asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he is aware that the 1981 budget for marine research has been cut from £392,000 to £376,000; if he will give figures for the cuts in each section; and if he will increase this grant.

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Mark Killilea Jnr. Mr. Killilea Fianna Fáil

The total amount allocated under C 1 (1) for scientific investigations for my Department in the 1981 Estimates amounts to £198,000. This compares with an allocation of £152,000 for 1980 and represents an increase of £46,000 for the current year.

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