Despite the enlargements of the EU in 2004 and 2007, the number of vesselsin December 2007 was 88 500, i.e. 18 000 less than in 1995.
In ainneoin méaduithe an AE in 2004 agus in 2007, ba é líon na mbád i Mí na Nollag 2007 ná 88 500, sin 18 000 níos lú ná i 1995.