asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state the number of men employed on the Barrow Drainage Works in the County Kildare, and, whether in view of the prevailing unemployment in the County he will give instructions to employ as many men as possible on the scheme.

The number of men employed on the Barrow Drainage Works in County Kildare at present is approximately 300. As many men will be employed on the works as it is found possible to employ with due regard to economy.