asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the amount of money allocated for bog improvements and developments in the County Westmeath for each of the years ended 31st March, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 and 1946; and also the amount actually expended in each of these years under each heading.
Written Answers. - Westmeath Bog Development.
The figures asked for are as follows:—
|
Year |
Amount allocated |
Amount expended |
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
1940-41 |
1,928 |
1,990 |
|
1941-42 |
11,593 |
7,386 |
|
1942-43 |
5,828 |
7,812 |
|
1943-44 |
5,949 |
6,340 |
|
1944-45 |
10,988 |
10,030 |
|
1945-46 |
5,637 |
5,522 |
|
TOTALS |
4,923 |
39,080 |
The figures for some of the schemes included in the foregoing statement are subject to revision in detail.
The figures do not include moneys provided for the reconditioning or repair of public roads subject to heavy turf transport.