asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the estimated annual cost involved in the reestablishment of Seanad Eireann.

A decision has not been reached on the recommendation of the Committee of Inquiry into Ministerial and other salaries, etc., in regard to the amount of the allowance to be paid to the members of Seanad Eireann. In the circumstances it is not possible at present to give the Deputy the information he requires.