Willie Penrose
Question:347 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he intends to increase substantially the amount of funding for local improvements schemes in view of the outstanding return from these schemes on a cost benefit analysis; if he will increase the amount allocated to Westmeath County Council from £ 50,000 to £ 100,000 in view of the increased demand for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/97]
