asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in paying a £1,000 new house grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork.
Written Answers . - Grant Payment .
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: There has been no undue delay in my Department in dealing with this case. Under the terms of Article 11 (1) (b) of the Housing Regulations, 1980, a grant cannot be paid as the applicant was in occupation of the house for more than one year prior to the receipt of her application in my Department. The applicant has been so informed.
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asked the Minister for the Environment the up-to-date position regarding an application for a house improvement grant for a person (details supplied) in County Longford.
: The report of the Department's inspector, with a view to approval of a grant in this case, is awaited.
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asked the Minister for the Environment if he will arrange for the immediate payment of a £1,000 new house grant to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon.
: The grant has been paid.