asked the Minister for Transport and Power what money his Department will spend for tourist development, under all headings, in County Sligo and in County Leitrim for the year 1969-70.

Moneys for the development of tourism are provided annually from my Department's Vote in the form of grants-in-aid to Bord Fáilte Éireann. The allocation of these funds is a function of Bord Fáilte. The funds to be provided for 1969-70 have not yet been settled.