asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the grave dissatisfaction that exists among ratepayers in Buncrana because large sums of money allocated for the repair of the houses at Maginn Avenue were not utilised to the best advantage, and, if so, if he will have the matter investigated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Buncrana Housing Repairs.
I am aware that some dissatisfaction has been expressed by ratepayers in Buncrana regarding the cost of acquisition and repair of houses at Maginn Avenue, Buncrana. I have received no evidence of unnecessary or wasteful expenditure from local funds on this project, which would warrant a special investigation.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the cost of these unsatisfactory repairs has been so excessive that it has been decided not to seek recoupment from the tenants, but rather to saddle the ratepayers with part of the cost? Does that not indicate that there is something there which needs to be investigated and will the Parliamentary Secretary see to it that investigation does take place?