asked the Minister for Local Government whether with reference to the Taoiseach's letter to local authorities encouraging expenditure on employment-creating local authority undertakings, favourable consideration will be given to the provision of at least one full size indoor swimming pool for the city of Dublin and additional play grounds and recreational facilities for children in the heavily populated areas of the city.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Recreational Facilities in Dublin.
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The selection of projects for consideration under the terms of the Taoiseach's letter is a matter for the local authorities concerned. The types of proposals envisaged are primarily important public projects of economic merit, which will contribute to the over-all expansion of the economy, and help towards increased production.
Would the Minister consider that the continuation of the Local Authorities (Works) Act would give useful and economic employment?
That is a separate matter entirely.
It is employment.
It is a separate matter.