asked the Minister for Local Government the up-to-date position of the proposed housing scheme at Johnstownbridge, County Kildare.

I would refer the Deputy to my replies to Questions Nos. 120 of the 13th July, 1972, and 41 of the 24th February, 1972, about the Johnstownbridge housing and sewerage schemes. I have received no further proposals from the local authority. I understand, however, that they are continuing their efforts to resolve the difficulties in the provision of water supply and sewerage services and so enable the housing scheme to go ahead.

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asked the Minister for Local Government when he will be in a position to approve a tender from a firm (name supplied) for the erection of 44 houses in Celbridge, County Kildare which was submitted on 8th October, 1972.

A proposal for the acceptance of a tender for this scheme is under consideration in my Department. I will give my decision on it shortly.