Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 19 Jul 1960

Vol. 183 No. 13

Additional Estimate, 1960-61. - Vote 17—Supplementary Agricultural Grants.

Dr. Ryan

I move:—

That a sum not exceeding £3,810,000 be granted to complete the sum necessary to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1961, for the increase of the Grant to Local Authorities in Relief of Rates on Agricultural Land (No. 35 of 1925; No. 28 of 1931; No. 23 of 1939; No. 36 of 1946; No. 36 of 1953; No. 18 of 1956; and No. 11 of 1959).

Mr. Sweetman

Would the Minister tell us on what basis of the increase of rates in the pound is this calculation?

Dr. Ryan

I think we calculated a three per cent. increase.

Vote put and agreed to.