asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will: (a) state the total amount of money spent on the development of bogs and turf production in Ireland during each of the years 1939/40-1947/48, and (b) furnish the same particulars in respect of County Clare.
Written Answers to Questions. - Turf Production.
I presume that the Deputy has in mind expenditure from public funds, including those of local authorities. The information is not readily available and I am not now in a position to state if it can be compiled without an undue expenditure of time, labour and money. I am making inquiries and hope to be in a position to give a definite reply in two weeks if the Deputy will then repeat his question.