asked the Minister for Lands the expenditure by the Land Commission on works in Laois for each of the five years ended 31st March, 1961.

The reply takes the form of a tabular statement which I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report.

Following is the Statement:

Expenditure by the Land Commission on labour, materials and miscellaneous expenses required for the purpose of building and general estate improvement works in County Laois in each of the five years ended 31st March, 1961.