asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will state (a) the operating surplus or deficit of Bord na Móna in each of the years 1955-56 to 1960-61, inclusive, and (b) the total amounts allowed for depreciation and interest on advances during those years.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I am circulating, with the Official Report, a statement containing the information required by the Deputy.

Following is the statement:

BORD NA MÓNA