asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that applicants for grants for reconstruction, repair or improvement of houses damaged by the Tolka flooding are not entitled to another grant for 15 years, and, if so, if he will, if necessary by the introduction of legislation, waive this limiting restriction in the case of such houses, and thereby allow the applicants the right to apply in the normal way for any further grant.

Grants for repair or improvement works on houses under Section 12 of the Housing (Amendment) Act, 1954, are not restricted by reference to the payment of a previous grant under the Housing Acts.