asked the Minister for Energy the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not qualified for an ESB grant in the western package even though he is a fulltime farmer.

My Department are at present in correspondence with the person referred to by the Deputy with a view to determining his eligibility for grant aid. As soon as the necessary information has been received, a decision on the applicant's eligibility will be taken and he will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.