asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the total cost to the Exchequer each year over the past ten years of the payment of agricultural grants under the Rates on Agricultural Land (Relief) Acts, 1939 to 1956.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Agricultural Grants.
22.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, A Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year ended 31st March |
Amount of Agricultural Grant |
|
£ |
|
|
1950 |
3,971,722 |
|
1951 |
3,934,421 |
|
1952 |
4,226,851 |
|
1953 |
4,647,000 |
|
1954 |
4,938,555 |
|
1955 |
5,178,454 |
|
1956 |
5,265,430 |
|
1957 |
5,527,820 |
|
1958 |
5,505,620 |
|
1959 |
5,519,075 |