asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state the number of cottages purchased by the occupants under the Labourers Act, 1936; further, if he will state if he intends to introduce proposals for legislation more favourable to intending purchasers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Labourers' Cottages.
The purchase schemes prepared and submitted by the boards of health under the Labourers Act, 1936, have not yet come into force. No cottages, therefore, have been purchased under the Act. The reply to the second part of the question is in the negative.