asked the Minister for Local Government why sanction was not given to the application made by the Limerick County Council in respect of a number of cottage tenders which have been submitted to his Department since May last; and if, in view of the fact that the Parliamentary Secretary stated in July last that sanction would be given forthwith, he will state the cause of the undue delay.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Limerick Cottage Tenders.
Proposals from Limerick County Council for the acceptance of tenders for 26 cottages were received in the Department on 25th June last. Proposals for the acceptance of tenders for two further cottages were received on 24th July, 1956, and 9th August, 1956. The Deputy was informed by letter dated 17th July, 1956, that the proposals received on 25th June last were under examination and that a decision would be issued as soon as possible.
Consideration of these proposals has been deferred until the housing needs position of the county could be reviewed jointly by officers of the Department and of the council. Arrangements have been made to have the necessary investigations carried out at an early date and there will be no avoidable delay in issuing a decision when that review has been completed.