Dáil Éireann - Volume 35 - 05 June, 1930

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Slates and Housing Schemes.

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

Mr. Lemass asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if in the Marrowbone Lane Housing Scheme, for which tenders are now invited by the Dublin City Commissioners, Irish slates are to be used; and, if not, will he see that the tenders are amended, so that Irish slates will be specified.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Fitzgerald) (for Minister for Local Government and Public Health) Desmond FitzGerald

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Minister for Defence (Mr. Fitzgerald) (for Minister for Local Government and Public Health): The [553] possibility of the use of Irish slates has formed the subject of correspondence between the Department of Industry and Commerce and the Dublin Corporation, and I understand the City Commissioners propose on receipt of the tenders which have been invited for the Marrowbone Lane housing scheme to ask for quotations for the roofing of the houses (a) with Irish slates and (b) with Irish concrete tiles.

Dáil Éireann 35 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Irish Slates and Housing Schemes.

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