Dáil Éireann - Volume 260 - 04 May, 1972

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Corporation Rents Dispute.

Dr. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell

91. Dr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received any requests from the National Association of Tenants' Organisation seeking discussions on the rent strike; and, if so, if he will state his decision on the matter.

Mr. Cunningham Mr. Cunningham

Mr. Cunningham: As indicated in my reply to the Adjournment debate on Thursday last any request for discussions about the rents dispute should be made to the local authority. I understand that Dublin Corporation in a recent letter to the tenants' association have indicated that they are willing to examine and consider any views on the weekly increase of 4p per room applicable to certain dwellings which the association may submit.

Dr. O'Donovan Dr. O'Donovan

Dr. O'Donovan: Surely the Parliamentary Secretary is aware that there is no longer any local authority in the city of Dublin? A former Minister for Local Government abolished it.

Mr. Cunningham Mr. Cunningham

Mr. Cunningham: With the assistance of the Labour members and initiated and instigated by them.

(Interruptions.)

Dr. O'Donovan Dr. O'Donovan

Dr. O'Donovan: The Fianna Fáil Party broke their word in the dirtiest fashion.

Mr. Moore Mr. Moore

Mr. Moore: That is not true. You were not there. I was.

Dr. O'Donovan Dr. O'Donovan

Dr. O'Donovan: As a member of the Fianna Fáil Party you broke your word.

(Interruptions.)

Dáil Éireann 260 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Dublin Corporation Rents Dispute.

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