asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state (a) the total cost of the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra for the period from 1st April, 1957, to 31st March, 1958, (b) the total number of non-nationals employed as musicians and the salaries, allowances or emoluments paid monthly to them, and (c) the salaries, allowances or emoluments paid monthly to Irish nationals employed as musicians.

The particulars requested by the Deputy are as follows: (a) £51,518; (b) 38, £2,404; (c) £3,727.