asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state what steps are being taken to provide employment in the Ballymore area of County Westmeath for persons disemployed through the cessation of the hand-won turf scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Westmeath Disemployed Persons.
Mr. Murphy
A grant of £7,000 subject to a local contribution of £2,333 was offered to and accepted by Westmeath County Council to provide employment for displaced turf-workers in the county. The council have unanimously decided to distribute the allocation over the 46 sections of county roads in proportion to the amount allowed by the council for maintenance during the current year. I understand that this provision includes the expenditure of approximately £440 in the Ballymore area and its environs.