asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state what stage has been reached in the execution of the housing scheme at Clonbullogue, Offaly.

I understand that tenders have been received by the Offaly County Council in respect of the Clonbullogue housing scheme and are now being examined by the council's architect.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state what stage has been reached in the execution of the local authority housing scheme at Cloghan, Offaly.

I understand that the tenders have been received by the Offaly County Council in respect of the Cloghan housing scheme and are now being examined by the council's architect.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the position regarding the proposed housing scheme at Ballyhooly, County Cork, for which a site has been acquired.

I have been informed by the Cork County Council that layout and house plans for the proposed housing scheme at Ballyhooly are at present being prepared by the council's architect and that they will be submitted to the Department at an early date.