asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the number of applications under the Rural Improvements Scheme pending in his Department on 31st March, 1948; the number dealt with during the year ended on that date and the amount of the State grants and local contributions on the works completed; further, if he will give similar particulars in respect of County Meath.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Data on Rural Improvements Scheme.
The following is the information asked for by the Deputy so far as it is conveniently available in the records of the Special Employment Schemes Office.
|
Whole Country |
Co. Meath |
|
|
Number of Applications for Rural Improvements Schemes pending on 31st March, 1948 |
857 |
21 |
|
Number of grants sanctioned during 1947-48 |
1,030 |
35 |
|
Number of schemes completed during 1947-48 |
659 |
25 |
|
Expenditure on schemes during 1947:— |
£ |
£ |
|
State Grants |
115,750 |
4,817 |
|
Local Contributions |
28,520 |
1,359 |
|
Total £ |
144,270 |
£6,176 |
The figures of expenditure, which are subject to final audit, do not relate to schemes actually completed during the year 1947-48, but include payments in respect of schemes in progress on 31st March, 1948.