asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give an explanation for the long delay on house inspections for grants in Laois/ Offaly; and if he will take steps to speed them up.
Written Answers. - Laois-Offaly House Inspections.
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I do not accept that undue delays in house inspections for grant purposes are occurring in this area.
Delays in this and other areas resulted from the heavy work loads arising from the introduction of new grant schemes, but with improved staffing arrangements these are now being eliminated.