asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the payment of a £1,000 new house grant to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.

The file in this case is with the inspector for investigation and report with a view to payment of a grant, if in order.

971.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the payment of a reconstruction grant under the old scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.

There is no record in my Department of the receipt of an application for a house improvement grant from the person named.

972.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a new house grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal.

When my Department are notified that all work on the house has been completed, an inspection will be arranged with a view to payment of a grant, if in order.