asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that 15 men have been discharged from drainage work at the Cooltore River near Ferns due to shortage of funds; and, if so, whether he will take steps to remedy this situation immediately so that the work may be completed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Wexford Drainage Work.
A sum of £1,500 was proposed by the local authority for expenditure on this work and a grant of that amount was allocated. I understand that the full amount of the grant has been expended but I am not aware whether the work has or has not been completed. The preparation and submission of any supplementary proposals is a matter for the county council.