asked the Minister for the Environment if he will ensure that the repairs needed to the Dara Park estate in Newbridge, County Kildare, will be carried out this year; and if he will list this estate as one meriting top priority for such repairs.

I have approved in principle Kildare County Council's proposals to carry out a major scheme of remedial works to its houses at Dara Park, Newbridge. The council have been asked to carry out a pilot scheme on a small number of houses in the estate and on completion and evaluation of the pilot stage the allocation of funds for work on the scheme in 1986 will be considered.