Kildare house grant and garage area

Summary

The house grant was refused because its floor area exceeded the 125-square-metre limit. Durkan said the excess was a non-habitable garage; O’Brien agreed to look into the application.

Bernard J. Durkan Mr. Durkan Fine Gael

asked the Minister for the Environment if he will approve the payment of a house grant to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare.

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

The application in this case has been rejected because the floor area of the house exceeds the maximum statutory floor area limit for grant purposes which is 125 sq. metres (1,346) square feet). The applicant has been so informed.

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Bernard J. Durkan Mr. Durkan Fine Gael

Will the Minister have this application examined in view of the fact that the extra floor space is for the provision of a garage which will not be habitable accommodation?

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Fergus O'Brien Mr. F. O'Brien Fine Gael

I am prepared to examine any reasonable request. The Deputy should be aware that some garages have extensive works carried out to them and are left in such a condition that they can be converted easily. However, I will look into the application.

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