asked the Minister for the Environment when reconstruction and water and sewerage grants will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Meath.

The file in this case is with my Department's inspector for investigation and report with a view to the allocation and payment of grants, if in order. Evidence of planning permission for the installation of the septic tank will, however, be required before payment can be made.

407.

asked the Minister for the Environment when reconstruction and water and sewerage grants will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Meath.

A grant of £75 under the old scheme was paid by my Department in this case on 4 May 1978 for the installation of piped water and sewerage facilities. There is no record of a reconstruction grant application in the Department. I have arranged, however, for the necessary form and explanatory memorandum to be sent to this person.

408.

asked the Minister for the Environment when reconstruction and water and sewerage grants will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Meath.

This applicant was paid a reconstruction grant of £200 and a water and sewerage grant of £75 by my Department on 22 June 1978 and 4 July 1978 respectively. It is understood that supplementary grants will be paid shortly by Meath County Council.

409.

asked the Minister for the Environment if he will expedite the processing of the application for a reconstruction and improvement grant by a person (details supplied) in Dublin and ensure that a decision is issued as soon as possible.

A house improvement grant of £600 has been allocated in this case.