asked the Minister for Local Government the reasons for the delay in sanctioning the compulsory purchase order submitted by Tipperary (NR) County Council in July 1963; and if he will take steps to expedite sanction of this order.

Objections to this compulsory purchase order were lodged and it was necessary to hold a public local inquiry into the order. The report of the inspector who held the inquiry is being examined and I expect to be in a position to convey a decision on the order to the local authority very shortly.