asked the Minister for Local Government if he has instructed local authorities to increase Christmas relief work and to direct that it commence at an earlier date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Christmas Relief Work.
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I would remind the Deputy that urban and rural employment schemes grants were terminated as from 1969-70. In so far as local authorities make provision for schemes of this type out of their own funds, I have no power to issue instructions or directions to them on the subject.