asked the Minister for Local Government if he will now sanction revised plans submitted to him by Laois County Council in respect of ten houses which are urgently required at Stradbally, County Laois; and if he will deal with the matter as one of urgency.

I have approved these plans.

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asked the Minister for Local Government the reason for the delay in giving sanction to draft plans for a scheme of four houses for Laois County Council at Newtown, Crettyard, County Laois; and if he will now convey his decision to the local authority in the matter.

Outline proposals for this scheme were received in my Department only last week and are under examination. There has been no delay in dealing with them.