Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 3 May 1990

Vol. 398 No. 3

Written Answers. - Grant Payment.

Ivan Yates

Ceist:

37 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment when a new house grant inspection will take place for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such inspections are taking five months to complete; his views on whether this practice is acceptable; and the proposals he has to improve the situation; and if an appointment card will be issued to this person prior to the inspection.

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Mr. Connolly)

An inspection of the house has now been carried out. Generally speaking, delays of the duration mentioned by the Deputy do not arise though a longer than normal period may occur in particular circumstances. The position is continuously monitored and, where necessary, steps by way of redeploying inspectors etc. are taken to minimise delays.