asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if in view of the failure of tiles for the roofing of cottages and the heavy loss caused thereby to local authorities throughout the country he will sanction only slates in all future housing schemes.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Roofing of Cottages.
I have no reason to think that concrete tiles manufactured in accordance with the standard specification issued by my Department and laid by competent artisans have proved unsuitable for roofing houses erected by local authorities. Where native slates are obtainable at reasonable prices I have always been prepared to approve of their use.