asked the Minister for Social Welfare the amount of money provided by the Wexford County Council for home assistance during the years ended 31st March, 1960, 1959, 1958 and 1957.

Returns showing the amounts provided by the Public Assistance Authorities for home assistance are not furnished to my Department but it has been ascertained from the Wexford Co. Council that the amounts provided for the financial years in question were as follows:—