asked the Minister for Local Government whether, in view of the widespread appreciation of the progressive work done under the Local Authorities Works Act, and of the employment provided under it, he will consider restoring the grant in the coming year's Estimates.

asked the Minister for Local Government if it is proposed to restore the grants under the Local Authorities Works Act.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 92 together.

I would refer the Deputies to the reply which I gave to a similar question from Deputy Blowick on 13th instant. I have not yet anything to add to that reply.