asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the reasons for the delay in commencing work on the housing scheme at Cappawhite, County Tipperary, and when the work in question is likely to commence.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cappawhite Housing Scheme.
Mr. Murphy
I do not find that there has been any undue delay in dealing with this scheme. Sites were acquired in the latter part of 1947 for a scheme of ten houses in Cappawhite. Contract documents were submitted to the Department and approved in February of this year. The issue of advertisements for tenders had to be postponed for a short time owing to difficulties in getting possession of the sites. The scheme was, however, advertised on the 12th May, the closing date for submission of tenders being the 22nd June. Until tenders have been received and considered, no forecast can be given of the probable date of commencement of work on the scheme.