asked the Minister for Local Government the cause of the delay in giving sanction to Tullamore Urban District Council to erect twenty new houses at Puttaughaun, Tullaghmore, County Offaly; if he will give immediate sanction to proceed with these houses; and if he is aware that at least one hundred and fifty additional new houses are required in order to meet the town's housing needs.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tullamore Housing Scheme.
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There has been no delay. Contract documents for this scheme were received on 26th March. Before they could be considered it was necessary to obtain from the housing authority a report on certain technical aspects of the scheme. This report was received on the 2nd instant and a decision on the documents will issue shortly.
With regard to the latter part of the question, while I have no recent information as to the number of dwellings required in Tullamore, any proposals the housing authority may put forward to meet ascertained needs will be favourably considered.