asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he is aware that there is a considerable amount of unemployment in the City of Waterford; and if he will make arrangements before Christmas to relieve the resultant suffering by providing money for relief schemes so that employment may be given and a number of necessary and useful public works carried out in the city.

A grant of £10,815 has been made from the Employment Schemes Vote towards a scheme of road works, costing £13,000, being carried out in Waterford County Borough for the provision of employment. The works will continue throughout the winter.