asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the position regarding grants for winter relief schemes which were submitted to his Department by Limerick Corporation and Limerick County Council; and if he will state the amount to be allotted and details of the schemes and amounts in each case.
Written Answers. - Limerick Winter Relief Schemes.
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The amounts allocated to the areas in question for employment schemes for the 1959-60 winter season are:—
State Grant |
Local Contribution |
Total |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Limerick County Borough |
17,000 |
3,400 |
20,400 |
Limerick County Council |
2,350 |
785 |
3,135 |
To date 12 schemes estimated to cost £18,900 have been submitted by Limerick Corporation and these are under consideration in the Department of Local Government. It is not considered desirable to publish details of the schemes prior to their being examined and approved.
No schemes have yet been submitted by Limerick County Council.