asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the annual value of (a) buildings and (b) land within the functional area of each separate rating authority as at March 31st, 1932, and March 31st, 1942.

As the preparation of the particulars required will take some days, perhaps the Deputy would repeat his question after a week or so.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of the area within the functional area of-the Dublin Corporation the annual value of (a) buildings and (b) land apart from buildings.

The rateable annual valuation of Dublin County Borough (including the former Howth Urban District) is:— Buildings, £2,088,937; land, £17,969; railways, etc., £131,394. Total, £2,238,300.