asked the Minister for Local Government when he proposes to sanction tenders for the building of houses in Kilcock and Maynooth which were sent to his Department three months ago by Kildare County Council.

61.

asked the Minister for Local Government when he will be in a position to sanction the tender for 30 houses in Kilcock, County Kildare.

62.

asked the Minister for Local Government when he will be in a position to sanction the tender for 44 houses in Maynooth, County Kildare.

I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 60, 61 and 62 together.

Proposals by Kildare County Counsil, for the acceptance of tenders for the provision of houses at Kilcock and Maynooth, were received in my Department on the 15th September, 1971, and are under consideration. A decision will be given on them as soon as possible.

63.

asked the Minister for Local Government when he will be able to approve of the plans for the proposed houses at Castleroe West, Athy, County Kildare.

I have approved these plans.