asked the Minister for the Environment the cause of the delay in paying a solid fuel grant to an applicant (details supplied) in County Kerry.

There has been no delay in paying this grant. Following an inspection earlier this month, the grant will be paid as soon as possible.

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asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in paying a reconstruction grant to an applicant (details supplied) in County Kerry.

There has been no delay in dealing with this case. A grant will be paid when an inspection confirms that the works have been satisfactorily completed. The inspection will be carried out as soon as possible.