asked the Minister for Local Government the extent of the saving to farmers in County Galway resulting from the derating proposals contained in the last Budget.

It is estimated that payments to Galway County Council on foot of the Agricultural Grant in the current year will total £1,291,173 and will relieve 84.7 per cent of all rates on land in the county health district.

What are they doing about the cattle prices?

Relief to treatment of 84 per cent is a magnificent achievement.