asked the Minister for Local Government the rates struck by each county council and borough council for the financial year 1970-71.

The information requested, in so far as it is at present available in my Department, is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

Note: Particulars in relation to the remaining rating authorities have not so far been received.