asked the Minister for the Environment if, and when, he has acceded to the request of Meath County Council to authorise the expenditure in 1979 of that portion of the 1978 allocation for environmental works which was not spent in 1978 because of the work-to-rule of engineering officers of the local authority.
Written Answers. - Meath Environmental Works.
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Meath County Council were advised earlier this year that it was open to them to continue environmental improvement schemes this year until a formal decision was issued regarding the programme for the current year. Local authorities will shortly be notified of their allocation for funds for the schemes for 1979.