To ask the Minister for Local Government if he has received a resolution from the Clifden Rural District Council relative to the non-expenditure of a grant of £1,340; if he will say why the work for which this sum is available is not proceeded with; and if, in view of the necessity for relieving unemployment in that district, he will take such measures as will ensure that the work is put in hand immediately.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - RELIEF WORK IN CLIFDEN.
The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. This matter appears to be one, in the first instance, for the County Council, as the money, £1,340, referred to is apparently to be provided out of rates. The matter, however, is under investigation, and if this work has been budgeted for every endeavour will be made to put the scheme in operation as soon as this can be done consistently with safeguarding the interest of the ratepayers.