asked the Minister for the Environment the up-to-date position in regard to the payment of a solid fuel grant to a person (details supplied) in south-west Cork; the reason for the delay in payment to-date; and when the cheque will issue.
Written Answers. - County Cork Solid Fuel Grant.
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The grant will be paid in this case when the necessary inspection has been carried out and my Department's inspector certifies that payment is in order. The inspection will be carried as soon as possible.
Any delay that has arisen is due to the huge number of housing grant applications being processed at present in my Department.