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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 27 May 1953

Vol. 139 No. 1

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Capital Budget, 1953-54.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state how the figure of £4.72 million included in the capital Budget, 1953-54 for agricultural development is made up.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it included in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

£Million

Land Rehabilitation Project

2.86

Arterial Drainage

0.50

Farm Buildings Scheme and Water Supplies

0.42

Grants under the Local Authorities (Works) Act, 1949

0.40

Advances under the Grain Storage (Loans) Act, 1951

0.20

Improvement of Poultry and Egg Production

0.18

Advances to National Stud

0.16

£4.72

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state how the figureof £4.4 million included in the capital Budget, 1953-54 for transport is made up.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it included in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

£Million

Acquisition of Great Northern Railway Company

2.25

Provision of capital for air companies

0.76

Advances to Córas Iompair Éireann

0.54

Grants for harbours (permanent improvements)

0.36

Issues from Local Loans Fund for roads, bridges and harbours

0.31

Aviation—Acquisition of land, constructional works, etc.

0.17

Provision of passenger facilities at Cobh

0.01

£4.40

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