asked the Minister for the Environment in view of the serious financial crisis at present being experienced by the Town Commissioners of Portlaoise and Mountmellick, County Laois; the immediate proposals, if any, he has for short term funding of these bodies from central Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Laois Funding.
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The most recent abstracts of accounts available for the Portlaoise and Mountmellick Town Commissioners show their financial positions to be reasonably satisfactory and I understand that the estimates recently adopted by both bodies adequately provide for the services which the commissioners provide in both towns.