asked the Minister for Local Government at what date his Department received a layout and house design for four cottages at Ballygannon, Spa, Tralee; and what is the present position in regard to the erection of these cottages.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kerry Housing Schemes.
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A layout plan for these houses was received in my Department on 5th July, 1965, in conjunction with a proposal to acquire a site. The housing authority were advised in November, 1965, that the site was unsuitable and that an alternative site should be sought. I understand that consideration is being given to the acquisition of another site at present.
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asked the Minister for Local Government at what date his Department received a proposal from Kerry County Council to erect eight houses at Ardfert, County Kerry; and if so, what is the present position regarding the erection of these houses.
There is no such proposal before my Department at present.
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asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received from Kerry County Council a request for sanction of a loan of £25,000 to be borrowed from the Commissioners of Public Works for the purpose of financing the erection of 15 cottages; and if he will now sanction the loan.
I have received a request from the council for approval to a loan of £25,500 for the provision of 15 cottages. I hope to be in a position to give a decision on the proposal shortly. In the meantime I understand that work is proceeding on most of these cottages.