asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the delay in having a housing grant paid in respect of a new house at Cork Road, Newport, County Tipperary; and, if so, if he will take steps to have the matter dealt with as soon as possible.

A certificate for payment of an instalment (£150) of the grant in this case was received in my Department as recently as the 28th November. Payment of this instalment will shortly be made.