asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give the following information in relation to an application for a reconstruction grant by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, (i) the date on which the file was issued to the inspector for final inspection, (ii) the date inspection will be carried out; and (iii) the date payment will issue.

The file in this case went for final inspection of the reconstruction work on the 21 May 1980. The inspection will be carried out as soon as possible. If work is found to be satisfactorily completed, arrangements will then be made for payment of the grant.

Will the Minister state when the Department expect to get the file back in this case?

It only went out on 21 May. I can assure the Deputy there will be no undue delay.