asked the Minister for Local Government what grant of money has been made for the year 1969-70 for special employment schemes in County Sligo.

49.

asked the Minister for Local Government what grant of money has been made for the year 1969-70 for special employment schemes in County Leitrim.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions 48 and 49 together.

The amounts to be provided for special employment and improvement schemes in the coming financial year have not yet been decided.