asked the Minister for Local Government whether he will receive representations of tenants' associations who propose to parade later this month in protest against the rent increases; whether he will require a memorandum beforehand; and whether his Department have any requirements prior to receiving deputations.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rents Increase Protest.
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Mr. O'Leary
I have been asked to receive a letter from a delegation from the Action Committee of the Central Tenants Council and I have agreed to do so.
It is the normal practice for deputations received in my Department to submit in advance a summary of the matters they wish to discuss.
Mr. O'Leary
The Minister has earned a bonus for that reply and should be complimented on his courtesy. I commend his action to his colleagues who have not shown the same courtesy to other organisations.
The Deputy is not entitled to make a speech during Question Time.
I should like to say that when we get a reasonable request, we are the most reasonable people in the world in dealing with it.