Dáil Éireann - Volume 225 - 23 November, 1966

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ballina Public Conveniences.

Mr. Lindsay Mr. Lindsay

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[1392] 14. Mr. Lindsay asked the Minister for Local Government how far advanced the plans are to have suitable public conveniences erected in the town of Ballina, County Mayo.

Mr. Blaney Mr. Blaney

Mr. Blaney: A preliminary proposal submitted by Ballina Urban District Council for the erection of a public sanitary convenience at Ham Bridge is at present under consideration in my Department. I hope to be in a position to convey my decision shortly.

Mr. O'Hara Mr. O'Hara

Mr. O'Hara: Is the Minister aware that this matter has been a long time in the hands of the Department and will he now take the necessary steps to give a favourable decision?

Mr. Blaney Mr. Blaney

Mr. Blaney: That is what we are about to do. Does the Deputy object?

Mr. O'Hara Mr. O'Hara

Mr. O'Hara: May I take it that it will be favourable?

Mr. Sweetman Mr. Sweetman

Mr. Sweetman: It depends on whether there is a by-election in the offing. Would it be swapped for the biscuit factory in Ballina?

Mr. Blaney Mr. Blaney

Mr. Blaney: You never know. If you people want it badly enough, we will let you have it.

Dáil Éireann 225 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Ballina Public Conveniences.

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