asked the Minister for Local Government if sanction has been given to the contract for the new housing scheme at Bohereenatrae, Dungarvan, County Waterford; and, if so, when work on the scheme will commence.

On 4th March last I approved a proposal to accept a tender for the erection of 20 houses at Bohereenatrae and, on the 19th May, I sanctioned an extension to this contract in respect of a further 14 houses.

I understand that work on the 34-house scheme commenced towards the end of September and is at present in progress.