asked the Taoiseach the value of the £1 in 1938, 1948, 1958 and 1968.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the estimated amounts which would be required in the year 1968, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the years specified.

Following is the Statement:—

ESTIMATED amounts which would be required in the year, 1968 to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the years specified. The estimates are based on the retail price index numbers.