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

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

187.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant.

A grant cannot be allowed as an inspection was not carried out on or before 27 March 1987.

188.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant.

The receipt of certain information requested from the applicant is awaited.

189.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant; and the total amount of the grant in question.

A grant of £4,173 has been approved.

190.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant and when payment of same will issue.

The grant will be paid as soon as possible.

191.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant; if the applicant qualifies for same; and if so, the amount of grant payable.

The receipt of additional documentation requested from the applicant is awaited.

192.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant; if it has been approved; and if so, the amount of grant payable.

A grant cannot be allowed as an inspection had not been carried out on or before 27 March 1987.

193.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant; if he qualifies for same; and if so, the amount of grant payable.

A grant cannot be allowed as an inspection had not been carried out on or before 27 March 1987.

194.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant; and when a letter of approval will issue as he is anxious to commence work.

A grant has been approved.

195.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant; when he can start the work; and if he will issue a letter of approval.

The receipt of certain information requested from the applicant is awaited.

196.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant.

A grant of £5,000 in respect of the carrying out of repairs to a pre-1940 dwelling has been approved. A grant for an extension could not be allowed as the specified waiting period had not elapsed since payment of a previous house improvement grant in respect of the house.

197.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a house improvement grant.

The receipt of certain information requested from the applicant is awaited.

198.

asked the Minister for the Environment the present position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Cork for a new house grant; the amount to which he is entitled; and when payment of the grant will issue.

There is no record of the receipt of an application for a new house grant from the person named at the address given.

199.

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

This question and a previous one by the Deputy refer specifically to a house improvement grant. In the light of the additional information now provided it appears that his question may relate to an application for a new house grant by a person having the name and address given. In that case a new house grant will be paid within the next few weeks.

200.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a person (details supplied) in Cork, who has applied for a house improvement grant will have an inspector call to inspect his property; and whether prior notification of the visit could be given in view of the fact that this person is out all day.

There is no record of the receipt of an application for a house improvement grant from the person named.

201.

asked the Minister for the Environment when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has applied for a house improvement grant will have an inspector call to inspect his property; and whether prior notification of the visit could be given, in view of the fact that this person is out all day.

There is no record of the receipt of an application for a house improvement grant from the person named.

202.

asked the Minister for the Environment the reason a house improvement grant has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; when an inspection had taken place on 25 March 1987.

Appointments for inspections on both 12 January 1987, and 25 March 1987, were not kept by the applicant. Accordingly, as an inspection was not carried out on or before 27 March 1987, a grant cannot be allowed.