asked the Minister for the Gaeltacht if he will state (a) for himself and (b) for the Parliamentary Secretary the cost of officially provided Christmas cards and greetings sent in 1969; if the postage was provided free by his Department; if so, the cost in each case; if he will give an estimate of the cost of cards on order for this year under each heading; and if the cards will be sent free.

l gcás Aire na Gaeltachta, áiríodh an costas anuraidb leis an gcostas don Aire Tionscail agus Tráchtála agus i mbliana áireofar leis an gcostas don Aire Airgeadais é.

Costas £168 15s 4d a bhí ar chártaí Nollag Rúnaí Parlaiminte Aire na Gaeltachta anuraidh. Meastar gur tuairim £217 a chosnóidh cártaí an Rúnaí Parlaiminte i mbliana. Is tríd an bpost oifigiúil a sheoltar formhór na gartaí amach. Meastachán a bhíonn sa chostas a bhaineann leis an bpost oifigiúil agus ní féidir a rá go gcuireann aon litir áirithe leis an gcostas sin.