asked the Minister for Local Government if he will direct the attention of county councils to the desirability of acquiring for reconstruction as labourers' cottages derelict houses in villages and non-urbanised towns situated in districts where it is difficult to obtain land for new cottages.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Reconstruction of Derelict Houses.
Housing authorities have already been requested to make surveys of the derelict sites in their areas and to take the necessary steps to have them utilised, where suitable, for housing purposes.
The attention of housing authorities has also been directed to the desirability of acquiring any vacant buildings in their areas which would appear to be suitable for housing purposes.