asked the Minister for the Environment if he is prepared to consider an extension of local authorities' house loan schemes to include persons who have previously either bought or built another house for their occupation, particularly in the case of families wishing to move to relieve overcrowding.

While I have no immediate proposals to extend the local authority house purchase loan scheme to persons who have previously built or purchased a house, I am keeping the matter under continuing review in my Department.

I thank the Minister for his reply. Would he consider actively reviewing this matter, with a view to bringing forward some proposals at an early date? I am aware that the Minister's Department have been left without funds, but perhaps he could consider this matter at an early date.

As indicated to the Deputy, I will consider it. I see the point in his question and will keep the matter under review.