asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is now in a position to state when the details of the proposed scheme for the improvement of farm buildings will be announced and if it is intended to have poultry-houses included in the scheme.

asked the Minister for Agriculture if it is proposed to introduce a scheme by which farmers will be assisted in the erection and reconstruction of out-offices.

I propose to take questions Nos. 52 and 53 together.

A scheme of the nature referred to by Deputies O'Driscoll and Cogan is at present being considered in my Department. I am not in a position to say when the details of this scheme can be announced.