asked the Minister for the Environment if approval for a house improvement grant will be reconsidered for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford in view of the fact that the inspector advised the applicant that the application was in order.
Written Answers. - Grant Payment.
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The Department's inspector has confirmed that no indication was given to the applicant that grant assistance would be available in respect of any works commenced prior to his visit. Work on the provision of sewerage and bathroom facilities had started before the inspection was carried out and, in accordance with the statutory regulations governing the scheme, these works do not qualify for grant purposes. While a grant for the installation of a suitable water supply could have been considered since the work had not commenced on the date of inspection the position is that the applicant has indicated that she does not intend to proceed with this proposal.