Dáil Éireann - Volume 191 - 26 July, 1961

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bord na Móna: Surplus or Deficit.

29. Mr. Dooley asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will state (a) the operating surplus or deficit of Bord na Móna in each of the years 1955-56 to 1960-61, inclusive, and (b) the total amounts allowed for depreciation and interest on advances during those years.

Minister for Transport and Power (Mr. Childers): With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I am circulating, with the Official Report, a statement containing the information required by the Deputy.

Following is the statement:

BORD NA MÓNA

Year

Operating Surplus or Deficit before charging Interest and Depreciation

Charges for Interest and Depreciation

£

£

1955-56

(+)  637,358

577,973

1956-57

(+)  671,857

666,355

1957-58

(+)  781,671

773,341

1958-59

(–)  408,574

495,746

1959-60

(+)  969,410

629,314

1960-61

(+)  835,668

871,168