asked the Minister for Local Government when he will sanction the Westmeath Health Cottage Purchase Scheme (No. 2) 1961; and if he will state the number of houses involved.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Westmeath Cottage Purchase Scheme.
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An order approving of the Westmeath County Health District Cottage Purchase Scheme (No. 2), 1961, was made by me on 20th December, 1961. The Scheme was presented to the Oireachtas on 24th May and an Order bringing the scheme into force will be made shortly. The number of cottages in the scheme is 428.
Did I understand the Minister to say that the order approving the scheme will be made shortly?
The order bringing the scheme into operation.
That is to be made by the Minister.
Yes.
The Minister is aware that there is considerable interest in the scheme amongst the tenants concerned and will he do everything possible to expedite the bringing into operation of the scheme?
Within three to four weeks.