asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will indicate what State ceremonies will be held during the period of An Tóstal in recognition of the event.

The President will perform the ceremony of the national opening of An Tóstal in Dublin on Easter Sunday next. An Army parade will be associated with this ceremony.

Formal opening ceremonies will also take place in various other centres throughout the country and local contingents of the armed forces are expected to participate.

Could the Minister at this stage make an attempt at assessing the value of An Tóstal?

It is a bit early yet to do that, I think.