asked the Minister for the Environment if he will arrange an early inspection with a view to approval of a home improvement grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny where that application was made some four months ago.

This application, which was received on 18 November 1986 has been rejected because, in accordance with the conditions of the scheme, the required waiting period of seven years has not elapsed since a previous grant was paid in respect of the house on 12 December 1984. The applicant has been so informed.

51.

asked the Minister for the Environment if he will arrange a final inspection with a view to the payment of a house improvement grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny where all works are completed and his Department were notified some weeks ago.

The inspection will be carried out within the next few weeks.

52.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a house improvement grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12.

When the applicant notifies my Department that the work has been completed an inspection will be arranged with a view to the payment of the grant.

53.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will receive payment for a house improvement grant.

The grant will be paid within the next few weeks.