asked the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware that in the allocation of grants for the relief of distress, no grant was given to the Castletown-Bere District Council; whether, in view of the large number of unemployed persons in that district, the claims of the district to a portion of any monies to be given for the relief of distress will in future be considered.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - RELIEF OF DISTRESS.
A sum of £2,975 was voted by the Dáil Distress Committee to the Castletown Bere Rural District Council. A scheme was submitted and approved for the expenditure of this amount. Owing to irregular activities in the area, it was found impossible to carry out the approved works during the financial year in which the money was voted. There is therefore no money at present available for the relief of distress in this district. Should a fund become available in the future the claims of this district will have due consideration.