§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary what is the cause of the delay in the erection of the labourers' cottages in the Mitchelstown (No. 2) District Council Division, county Limerick, under the scheme promoted almost two years ago, the inquiry respecting which was held last March twelve months; and will steps be taken to have the erection of such cottages as were passed at the inquiry put up for contract so as to give employment in the district during the winter months?
§ Mr. BIRRELLA loan of £6,165 in respect of the unopposed portion of the scheme referred to was sanctioned by the Local Government Board on 20th April last, and the first instalment of £1,100 was issued by the Land Commission on 29th April last. Any delay that has since taken place in advertising for tenders for the building of the 39 cottages included in the unopposed order is due to the failure of the council to submit plans which can be approved of by the Board.