asked the Minister for External Affairs if he will state, in respect of each of the years 1950 to 1954, inclusive, the total cost of maintaining our embassy and consular staffs and premises abroad, specifying the sum for (a) each country, (b) salaries, and (c) other expenses.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Embassy and Consular Staffs.
The preparation of the reply to the Deputy's question in the form in which he requires it has involved a considerable amount of work which has not yet been completed. If, therefore, the Deputy would be good enough to repeat his question in a week's time, I hope to be in a position to give him the information sought.