Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 25 Feb 1959

Vol. 173 No. 1

Supplementary Estimates, 1958-59—Leave to introduce.

Minister for Finance (Dr. Ryan)

I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary and Additional Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1959, namely:—

Votes No.—

15	(Commissions and Special Inquiries),
26	(Agriculture),
30	(District Court),
31	(Circuit Court),
39	(Secondary Education),
41	(Science and Art),
44	(Universities and Colleges),
46	(Lands),
51	(Transport and Marine Services),
52	(Aviation and Meteorological Services),
54	(Tourism),
62	(Social Insurance),
68	(Repayments to Contingency Fund).

Mr. Dillon

Is it customary at this stage to tell us broadly what they are for?

Dr. Ryan

I think I could remember them roughly, if you mention any particular one.

Mr. Dillon

Agriculture.

Dr. Ryan

Something over £2,000,000.

Mr. Dillon

For what purpose?

Dr. Ryan

Wheat and butter.

Mr. Dillon

I take it they are printed and we will get them this evening?

Dr. Ryan

With the exception of two—Lands and Aviation. In the hope that his may go through expeditiously, we put them down for tomorrow.

Mr. Cosgrave

What is the total involved?

Dr. Ryan

As I have told the House, agriculture is something over £2,000,000 and the total is something over £2,500,000.

Mr. Corish

I do not think we should agree to take them first thing in the morning.

Dr. Ryan

No.

Mr. S. Lemass

And only subject to agreement.

Mr. Dillon

We are anxious to facilitate the Government in any way.

Mr. S. Lemass

They are to be circulated in a couple of hours anyway.

Mr. Corish

Can we be assured that we will get them this evening?

Dr. Ryan

Yes.

Question put and agreed to.