asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the total amount allocated out of the agricultural grant in relief of rates in (a) rural, and (b) urban areas in respect of each of the past ten years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Allocations from Agricultural Grant.
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:—
|
Year ended 31st March |
Amount allocated out of agricultural grant in relief of rates in |
|
|
(a)rural areas |
(b)urban areas |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
1948 |
3,164,644 |
11,082 |
|
1949 |
3,612,726 |
11,309 |
|
1950 |
3,960,167 |
11,555 |
|
1951 |
3,921,879 |
12,542 |
|
1952 |
4,214,309 |
12,542 |
|
1953 |
4,634,458 |
12,542 |
|
1954 |
4,923,474 |
15,081 |
|
1955 |
5,163,373 |
15,081 |
|
1956 |
5,250,298 |
15,132 |
|
1957 |
5,511,968 |
15,852 |