asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what are the plans in regard to the production of turf to meet the fuel emergency during the coming year.

asked the Minister for Finance whether he is yet in a position to indicate the turf programme for the ensuing year.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the rate of wages which it is proposed to pay to (a) sleansmen, (b) wheelers, (c) men employed in clamping, who will be employed in State turf-cutting schemes in the County Kildare in the ensuing year.

I am takings Questions Nos. 6, 7 and 8 together. I propose to make a statement on this whole matter in the Dáil to-day.

At what time is it proposed to make the statement?

After questions, I understand.

Will there be an opportunity to put questions?

There will be an opportunity to put supplementary questions.