asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the total amount received by local authorities in rates for each of the past five years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Receipts from Rates.
The information sought is given in the form of a tabular statement which I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Year |
Total Amount of Rates Collected |
£ |
|
1953-54 |
15,986,794 |
1954-55 |
17,041,032 |
1955-56 |
17,745,826 |
1956-57 |
19,700,132 |
1957-58 |
19,900,000 |
NOTE.—The figure for the year 1957-58 is estimated.