Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 2

Written Answers. - Remedial Works Scheme.

Ray Burke

Question:

133 Mr. R. Burke asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing problem with and danger in the remaining 20 homes in the Bath Road area of Balbriggan which still have prefabricated chimneys that were provided by the local authority; and if he will agree to the provision of a lump sum of approximately £2,000 per house to enable the residents to remove such chimneys and provide solid fuel or gas fire. [6736/97]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Ms McManus)

An application for funding under the remedial works scheme in respect of these houses is under examination in my Department and a decision on its eligibility will be notified to the county council as soon as possible.