asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the dissatisfaction at the delay in payment of reconstruction grants with resultant embarrassment to contractors and property owners; and if he will take steps to ensure that future payments of this kind will be expedited.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Reconstruction Grants: Delay in Payment.
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I am not aware of any general dissatisfaction in connection with the payment of reconstruction grants. There has been a steady improvement in the progress of housing grant inspection work in recent weeks. I expect that the position will be further improved on the appointment of new inspectors who are at present being recruited.