asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state in relation to each administrative area the amount of money which would be raised by an increase of one penny in the rates.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

The foregoing figures, which relate to the local financial year 1952-53, have been calculated by reference to the valuations shown on the estimates of expenses of local authorities as submitted to the Department, and should be regarded only as approximations.