§ Mr. BYRNEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he is aware that many rebuilding schemes in Dublin are being delayed owing to the refusal of the Government to issue permits to build; if he is aware that the workers attached to the building trade in Dublin are in a poor condition for want of employment; and if he will say why the Government are delaying building operations?
§ Mr. DUKEI am not aware that any licence for the rebuilding of premises in Dublin has been refused. I understand that owing to war needs permits are not at present issued to commercial firms for the purchase of constructional steel, but I am informed from the Ministry of Munitions that licences with a view to construction in ferro-concrete in which steel, other than constructional steel, is to be used would probably be given.