asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the fact that the operation of the Town and Regional Planning Act, 1934, in relation to County Dublin is in a number of respects proving an obstacle to house building; further, if in view of the present critical housing position he will consider revoking this Act in so far as County Dublin is concerned.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Obstacle to House Building.
Mr. Murphy
The Planning Acts, properly administered, should facilitate orderly development. If there are instances in which the solution of the housing problem in Dublin County is impeded by planning decisions I am prepared to examine them, but I am not yet satisfied that it would be in the public interest to submit proposals to the Oireachtas to repeal the Acts or to suspend their operation.