asked the Minister for Local Government how much money was spent by Dublin Corporation for major lighting improvement schemes in the city in each of the years since moneys have been available from the Road Fund for this purpose; and if he will contrast the amount spent with the expenditure in each of the three preceding years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Lighting Improvement Schemes.
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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:—
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Expenditure by Dublin Corporation on improvements and new works of public lighting in each of the years since the introduction of grants from the Road Fund for public lighting works. |
Expenditure by Dublin Corporation on improvements and new works of public lighting in each of the three years preceding the introduction of grants from the Road Fund for public lighting works.* |
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Year |
Expenditure |
Year |
Expenditure |
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£ |
£ |
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1959/60 |
18,540 |
1956/57 |
38,003 |
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1960/61 |
13,668 |
1957/58 |
33,459 |
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1961/62 |
16,662 |
1958/59 |
16,929 |
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1962/63 |
17,843 |
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1963/64 |
29,760 |
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1964/65 |
45,900 |
*These amounts include non-recurring expenditure on the conversion of gas-lamps to electricity and the installation of an automatic control system.