asked the Minister for Economic Planning and Development if he will indicate how the funds intended for the development of the inner city are to be used, and how soon work will commence on this area.

The Government have established an inner city group for furthering the work of the inter-departmental committee on Dublin inner city which reported to the Government recently and to develop a programme of action by the various Departments and public agencies operating in the inner city area. This group will advise me as soon as possible on how the additional £1 million assigned by the Government for development of the area can best be used. Work on proposals which I approve will then begin without delay.