asked the Minister for the Environment if he will state the reasons for the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 351 on 24 February 1981 regarding the application for a house improvement grant in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford which indicated that there was no record in his Department of an application when in fact, the applicant received a letter dated 2 August 1979 from his Department acknowledging the receipt of the application, a copy of which has been furnished to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - House Improvement Grant.
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A further search of the Department's records has failed to locate an application for a house improvement grant from the person named. However, in view of the evidence now submitted, I am prepared to accept that such an application was received.
Accordingly, the Department's inspector is being asked to inspect the house and furnish a report, on receipt of which the applicant's eligibility for a grant will be further considered.