asked the Minister for Local Government if he will consider giving grants to areas where road workers are dismissed owing to lack of county funds, so as to alleviate the condition of these workers for the period up to 31st March, 1951.
- Grants to Road Workers.
The allocation of the current year's grants from the Road Fund and grants for works under the Local Authorities (Works) Act, 1949, were notified early this year to all county councils, who were advised to arrange the timing and execution of all their works in such a way as to avoid sharp fluctuations in employment. The Road Fund grants already notified for the current year represent the maximum amounts which can be made available, having regard to the income of the fund. The position generally in regard to grants for works under the Local Authorities (Works) Act is at present under review.