asked the Minister for Local Government if it would be generally correct to state that the cost of repairs, rent collection and supervision of labourers' cottages built by local authorities previous to 1932 exceeds the revenue derived from the rents of such cottages since that year; and, if so, whether for this and other reasons he will consider the early introduction of proposals for legislation which will enable tenants to purchase their cottages without the restrictions contained in the present Purchase Act.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Labourers' Cottages.
It is probably correct to state generally that the cost of repairs, rent collection and supervision of labourers' cottages built by local authorities previous to 1932 exceeds the revenue derived from the rents. I will be glad to consider any specific suggestions which the Deputy may wish to make for the amendment of the Labourers Act, 1936, to facilitate the vesting of cottages in tenants.