asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the expenditure to date on the land project, distinguishing between the main items of expenditure.
Written Answers. - Land Project Expenditure.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following are the figures:—
EXPENDITURE on the Land Rehabilitation Project from its inception in June, 1949 to date (30th November, 1957).
|
Sub-Division |
Total Expenditure to 30th November, 1957 |
|
£ |
|
|
A. Salaries, Wages and Allowances—in cluding Direct Labour |
2,526,029 |
|
B. Travelling Expenses |
576,206 |
|
C. Purchase of Machinery, Implements, etc. |
756,613 |
|
D. Grants towards Purchase of Machinery and Equipment |
127,978 |
|
E. Lime and Fertilisers |
1,166,185 |
|
F. Grants to Farmers |
5,967,727 |
|
G. Materials for Drains, Fencing, etc. |
883,479 |
|
H. Payments to Contractors |
4,183,835 |
|
I. Advertising and Publicity |
28,628 |
|
J. District Offices and Stores—Rents, etc. |
82,751 |
|
K. Miscellaneous Expenses |
11,651 |
|
L. Payments to Office of Public Works |
227,970 |
|
TOTAL |
£16,539,052 |