asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether representations have been made to him concerning the neglected condition of certain bye-roads in County Longford, particularly that leading from Smear to Carrickmaquirk, known locally as the Lady's Road, and also the road through the townland of Clonback; and if the Minister proposes to take any action to see that the Longford County Council will put the roads referred to into proper repair.

No representations have been made to my Department in this matter, which appears to be one that any interested party should take up with the Longford County Council in the first instance.