asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he has received an application for a grant for a sewerage scheme for the town of Portlaoighise, and, if so, whether sanction for the grant will be given as soon as possible, so as to relieve the considerable unemployment in that area.
Written Answers. - Portlaoighise Sewerage Scheme.
The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. No allocation of a grant has yet been made for the work, but the matter will be further considered early in the New Year.