asked the Minister for Local Government on what date he received from Athlone Urban District Council application for sanction for the scheme of 164 houses at the Batteries, Athlone; if he is aware of the serious housing problem in this area; and when he proposes to give sanction to the scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Athlone Housing.
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Plans for this scheme were received in my Department on 12th February last. I am aware of the urgent need for houses in Athlone and I hope to give a decision shortly on the proposal which has some features which are unusual in local authority housing schemes. Preliminary development of the site is already well advanced.