asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will relax the restrictions on the issue of building licences to applicants in rural areas who are experiencing delay in the consideration of their applications.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Restrictions on Issue of Building Licences.
The amount of building work sought to be carried out at present is greater than the industry can cope with. Building licences are issued to the full extent of the resources of the building industry. While difficulties are met with in securing men and materials, there can be no relaxation in the restrictions.