asked the Minister for the Environment if he will explain the undue delay of 20 weeks in the carrying out of a new house inspection for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare which is causing great inconvenience.
Written Answers. - Grant Payment.
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Because of the very high number of applications for house improvement grants — about 123,000 to date — delays beyond the normal have arisen in carrying out inspections from time to time in some areas. However, the position is constantly monitored and staff are redeployed as required. In this case an inspection will be carried out within the next few weeks.