(South Tipperary) asked the Minister for Defence the estimated annual cost of the ninth round twelve per cent wage increase in respect of salary and wage earners in semi-State employment under the aegis of his Department; and the number of persons so concerned.

There is no semi-State employment under the aegis of my Department.

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(South Tipperary) asked the Minister for Agriculture the estimated annual cost of the ninth round twelve per cent wage increase in respect of salary and wage earners in semi-State employment under the aegis of his Department; and the number of persons so concerned.

As the information requested will take some time to assemble, I should be glad if the Deputy would repeat the question in a week's time.