asked the Minister for the Environment the number of applicants waiting to be housed by Limerick Corporation; and whether he proposes to take any special steps to accelerate the provision of new houses.

The total number of applicants for rehousing on Limerick Corporation's housing list at 30 September 1981 was 830. It is a matter for the corporation, in the first instance, to formulate proposals for a housing programme for its functional area, having regard to the established housing needs.