asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the house improvement grant of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.

My Department's inspector has been asked for a report on the applicant's eligibility for a grant. On receipt of this, the matter will be finalised as quickly as possible.

37.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a house improvement grant cheque will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly.

Payment of this grant will be made within the next few weeks.

38.

asked the Minister for the Environment if approval for a house improvement grant under the new scheme, has been issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.

An inspection will be carried out within the next few weeks with a view to the approval of a grant.

39.

asked the Minister for the Environment if approval for a house improvement grant under the new scheme has been issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.

The issue of approval in this case cannot be considered until the applicant submits the further information in relation to his application requested by the Department.