asked the Minister for the Environment the reasons for the delay in having an inspection carried out for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12.

Because of the very high number of applications for house improvement grants — about 123,000 to date—delays beyond the normal have arisen from time to time in carrying out inspections in certain areas. However, the position is constantly monitored and staff are redeployed as required. In this case an inspection will be carried out within a few weeks.

61.

asked the Minister for the Environment when his Department will make a decision in the case of an applicant (details supplied) in Dublin 5 for a home improvement grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

A grant of £530 will be paid in this case within a few weeks.

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

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