asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delays in carrying out an inspection in respect of a reconstruction grant for an applicant (details supplied) in County Kerry.

: The delay in this case is due to the exceptionally large number of applications for improvement grants received from all parts of the country. Arrangements have been made for an inspection which will be carried out as soon as possible.

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asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in carrying out an inspection to the house of an applicant for a reconstruction grant (details supplied) in County Kerry.

: Delay in dealing with this case has been due to the exceptionally large number of applications received for housing grants from all parts of the country. Arrangements have been made for an inspection which will be carried out as soon as possible.