asked the Minister for Local Government when he proposes to sanction tenders for the erection of four houses in Oldcastle, County Meath, which were submitted by Meath County Council some months ago.

Meath County Council's proposal to accept a tender for the erection of four houses at Oldcastle is under consideration in the light of the council's housing capital allocation for the coming financial year. I hope to be in a position to give a decision within the next few weeks.