asked the Minister for the Environment the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork is waiting a long time for the payment of a new house grant.

There has been no undue delay; the grant will be paid as soon as possible.

53.

asked the Minister for the Environment if a final inspection will be carried out for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in respect of an application for a house improvement grant where his Department have been notified that all works are completed.

A further inspection will be arranged when the applicant notifies my Department that the outstanding works have been completed.

54.

asked the Minister for the Environment when payment of a house improvement grant will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.

The grant has been paid.