Vol. 572 No. 3
510 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the reason persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath whose application for a first-time buyer's grant was processed in his Department on 10 June 2003, has not yet had an inspection of their property; when this inspection is likely to take place; when payment is likely to be made to these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23211/03]
An inspection with a view to payment of the grant if in order will be carried out as soon as possible.
511 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if the grant will be paid when the house is completed in January 2004 despite the fact that these persons were informed that the house would be ready in August 2003 by the developer. [23212/03]
The regulations relating to the termination of the new house grant scheme require that the house must be completed and occupied by the applicant, and application for payment of the grant received by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on or before 13 November 2003. However, special consideration in the payment of the grant will be given in cases where genuine difficulties, outside the control of the applicant, arise in relation to the completion and occupation of the house by that date.
