asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state: (a) the total amount spent on bog development and turf production in Ireland during the years 1939-40 and 1947-48; and (b) corresponding figures in respect of County Clare for the same periods.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bog Development and Turf Production Expenditure.
The total expenditure from public funds in the years 1939-40 and 1947-48 on bog development and turf production and the corresponding figures in respect of County Clare were as follows:—
|
1939-40 |
1947-48 |
|
|
Total |
£99,400 |
£2,976,477 |
|
County Clare |
— |
£64,289 |
The figures do not include expenditure on bog roads and drainage carried out as schemes for the relief of unemployment. The amounts in respect of the year 1947-48 include some figures which are provisional and subject to audit.