asked the Taoiseach if it is his intention to seek private or commercial sponsorship for the Dublin European Cultural Capital 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The arrangements for Dublin's tenure as "European City of Culture", 1991 will, as I indicated to the Dáil on 22 February last, include commercial sponsorship to whatever extent is possible.

In view of the Taoiseach's manifestation of great form could he indicate to the House whether that form has any substance or has any attendant shillings?For example, could he indicate the amount by way of sponsorship that form might take?

I cannot give the Deputy specific amounts at this stage. The Deputy will realise that we are talking about 1991. There is a fair amount of time available to us to make all the necessary arrangements. It is a bit early yet to be putting specific figures on it.