asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby the keys of local authority houses are handed to would-be tenants in parts of Ward 3 of Limerick city by a councillor without reference to the relevant corporation officials; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this practice appears to be in breach of the provisions of the Housing Acts; that it has been suggested that this practice is indulged in under the influence of an illegal organisation and is a cause of concern to the Garda Síochána; and if his Department will intervene with Limerick Corporation to ensure that there is no repetition of this practice in the future.
Written Answers. - Limerick Local Authority Housing.
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Ordinarily the letting of individual dwellings is entirely a matter for the housing authority concerned and is not one in which I have any function. However, in the circumstances represented by the Deputy I am, exceptionally, having inquiries made in the matter with Limerick Corporation. I will be in touch with the Deputy on the outcome of the inquiries.