andMr. J. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment if, in view of the excessive delays in finalising the necessary inspection reports on house improvement, new house and heating grants, which are being delayed for payment due to the volume of applications, he will employ additional inspectors to speed up these urgent payments.
Written Answers. - Housing Grant Inspections.
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The overall position in regard to inspection delays has improved considerably in recent times compared with the arrears situation which existed earlier in the year following the huge intake of housing grant applications. In the circumstances I do not at this stage propose to employ additional inspectors.