asked the Taoiseach the total amount borrowed by State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department during the period 1st March, 1957 to the latest date for which figures are available.

Nil.

86.

asked the Minister for External Affairs the total amount borrowed by State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department during the period 1st March, 1957 to the latest date for which figures are available.

There is no State or semi-State body under the aegis of my Department and accordingly the Deputy's question does not arise.