asked the Minister for Local Government whether he can state the reason for the delay in carrying out the proposed housing scheme in Rathdowney, Leix.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Leix Housing Schemes.
Mr. Murphy
A site for 30 cottages at Rathdowney is included in the Laoighis County Health District Labourers (No. 9) Order, 1947, which is at present before me for confirmation. The Order provides for the compulsory acquisition of sites for 252 cottages at various places in the county. Consideration of the report on the inquiry had to be deferred until the services of our inspector were available for inspection of all the sites proposed. There has been no avoidable delay in the carrying out of this work, and I am now in a position to have a decision on the Order conveyed to the county council at a very early date.
In view of the fact that there is a considerable housing shortage in Rathdowney, will the Minister say when it is likely that sanction will be given?
Mr. Murphy
I would hope within the next week.
asked the Minister for Local Government whether he can state the present position concerning the housing scheme at Borris Road, Portlaoighise, Leix, and when work will commence.
Mr. Murphy
A tender for the erection of 52 houses at Borris Road, Portlaoighise, was sanctioned on the 15th February. I understand that it is expected that work on this scheme will be commenced at the beginning of next month.