asked the Minister for Local Government if arrangements will be made in his Department to ensure that housing grants and group and private water grants are paid more expeditiously.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Payment of Grants.
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When grants mature for payment, every effort is made to ensure that they are paid as expeditiously as possible. Unavoidable delays arise from time to time in some areas due to the increased volume of works to be dealt with. Steps are being taken to increase the number of inspectors on grant work and other measures to clear outstanding inspections are being considered.