asked the Minister for the Environment when he intends to sanction Dublin Corporation's scheme for the sale of flats to tenants.

The corporation's proposals are at present being examined in my Department. The Department's views on the proposals will be conveyed to the corporation as soon as this examination is completed.

In view of the interest shown by the tenants in the proposed scheme and the beneficial effects it will have, could the Minister expedite his decision in this matter?

I assure the Deputy that a decision will be forthcoming in a matter of weeks.