asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he is aware that housing schemes, prepared by many local authorities, have been held up by reason of the fact that long-term loans for such a purpose are not available, and, whether he intends to introduce proposals for legislation to provide long-term loans on favourable terms.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - HOUSING LOANS.
EAMON O DUBHGHAILL
The answer to the first part of the question is: Yes. The matter of advancing loans to municipal housing authorities is at present being considered. It does not appear that any additional legislation would be necessary.