asked the Minister for Local Government if he has yet confirmed the Compulsory Purchase Order which has been made by Dublin Corporation in respect of the Macken Street-Clarence Place area; and, if not, if he will state, in view of the acute housing problem in the area, why such confirmation is being delayed.

The Compulsory Purchase Order referred to has not yet been submitted for confirmation. I understand that the statutory procedure preliminary to the submission of the Order for confirmation is in progress.