asked the Minister for Local Government if he has now reached any decision in the matter of the applications to the Dublin Corporation for the £137 supplementary grant by applicants about to build their own housing accommodation which have been rejected or deferred; and, if so, if he will indicate its nature.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers - Applications for Housing Grant.
Mr. A. Byrne
The position remains as indicated in my reply to the Deputy's question of the 11th instant.
Mr. A. Byrne
Question No. 10 was not answered in a way that one could hear because of interruptions.
Will the Minister kindly repeat his reply for Deputy Byrne?
Mr. Smith repeated his reply.
Mr. A. Byrne
In view of the fact that there are 300 young men waiting for this decision and in view of the fact that the Minister himself expressed doubt concerning the ruling by the law agents of the corporation and said that the matter ought to be cleared up and that he would have it investigated—has he had it investigated?
Even if I admit that matters have to be cleared up, it does not follow that I can clear them up with a wave of my hand.
Mr. A. Byrne
But on the 1st of the month you said there was doubt about the views expressed by the legal representatives of the city council on this matter and that you would have it investigated. I am asking when may the 300 young men who are building their own homes expect a decision so that they can go ahead?
I am not going to give a reply in this House which might in any way be misleading to any person who is in doubt as to this matter and only when I am in a position to state clearly and firmly what the position is in regard to them will I make that announcement.
Mr. A. Byrne
It is a long time to wait.
Question No. 11.
There are many technical——
I have called Question No. 11 and the Minister is no more entitled to answer a supplementary question than the Deputy is to ask one.
I felt that as the supplementary question had been asked I should answer it.
But I have ruled out Deputy Byrne's supplementary. He has already been allowed several supplementaries. Question No. 11, Deputy Esmonde.