It is proposed to circulate this Supplementary Estimate immediately. I would explain that it concerns the increase in the grant-in-aid to the Abbey Theatre and the provision of a grant to the Dublin Theatre Festival. If the House is agreeable it can be taken in conjunction with the other Miscellaneous Expenses Supplementary Estimate.
Supplementary Estimate, 1972-73: Leave to Introduce.
Leave granted to introduce the following Supplementary Estimate:
Vote No.:
16 (Miscellaneous Expenses).
—(Minister for Finance).