Is there a reason for the lengthy delay in the Department in relation to rural housing for senior citizens who do not want to move into built-up areas? In view of the fact that there are a number of applications from many local authorities with the Department at present, would the Minister ensure that approval is issued as quickly as possible for those categories?

I do not have the exact information, but if the Deputy were to write to my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, outlining the scheme he has in mind, he would be able to get information.

Question No. 2.

There seems to be an unofficial go-slow in the Minister's Department in relation to rural building generally and particularly in relation to the isolated rural house——

That is a separate question. This deals with houses for senior citizens——

I am talking about housing for senior citizens.

——and merely asked about the number and the directives. Question No. 2.