asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will give during all the years of the operation of the farm improvements scheme the number of outdoor staff employed each year in the administration of the scheme and the amount expended each year on this work.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Farm Improvements Scheme.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Chinn Comhairle, to have the information circulated in the Official Report.
The information is as follows:—
|
Year |
No. of Outdoor Staff employed |
Amount expended on the Scheme |
|
£ |
||
|
1940/41 |
144 |
54,468 |
|
1941/42 |
178 |
154,272 |
|
1942/43 |
219 |
222,558 |
|
1943/44 |
220 |
303,932 |
|
1944/45 |
221 |
393,517 |
|
1945/46 |
220 |
388,032 |
|
1946/47 |
220 |
340,479 |
|
1947/48 |
220 |
347,655 |
|
1948/49 |
220 |
349,725 |
|
1949/50 |
189 |
313,500* |
* Figures for 1949/50 subject to adjustment.