100 Mr. Hughes asked the Minister for the Environment if he will immediately grant the approval sought by Mayo County Council for a special house improvement loan in lieu of local authority housing in respect of an extension to be built to a dwelling house for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that the current overcrowding is causing the family distress. [1875/97]

Approval has issued to Mayo County Council in this case.

101 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment if he will sanction a provision by Leitrim County Council of housing accommodation for persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [1876/97]

Approval has issued to Leitrim County Council in this case.