I propose to take Questions No. 170 and 171 together.
Details of the proposed housing programme of Donegal County Council in 1979 have been submitted to my Department in connection with their claim for allocations of capital for the current year. This is under consideration in conjunction with similar claims from other housing authorities. A decision on these allocations will be made by me when the examination of claims has been completed. In the meantime, housing authorities, including Donegal County Council, have been informed that pending the notification of a capital allocation, arrangements may be made for the start of single rural cottages and demountable dwellings which are required to meet ascertained urgent housing needs, provided my Department are consulted beforehand and do not object.