asked the Minister for Industry and Energy the reason for the delay in paying an attic insulation grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork.

The application for an attic insulation grant received in my Department from this person was incomplete in one respect. A letter was issued on 29 June 1983 to the application on the matter and no reply has been received in my Department to date. In view of the Deputy's question, it appears that the letter may not have been received so a further letter has now been issued. On receipt of a reply my Department will reconsider the application quickly.