asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the total cost to the Exchequer of this country's membership of the United Nations Organisation since 1st January, 1969.

I presume the Deputy is referring to Ireland's contribution to the United Nations regular budget. In the years 1969, 1970 and 1971 this was as follows:

Ireland's contribution for the present year has been assessed as £105,423.35. Other expenses arising out of membership will be found in the annual Book of Estimates.