Vol. 473 No. 4
238 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment if he will pay a first time buyer's grant to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that she should not be held responsible for unscrupulous builders who have not got their tax affairs in order in spite of the fact that they continue trading. [25300/96]
As indicated already, a grant cannot be allowed in this case since, contrary to a condition of the scheme, tax clearance has not been provided in respect of the contractor involved in the construction of the house. This condition is clearly outlined in my Department's explanatory memorandum on the scheme which issues to all applicants for new house grants and I have no power to waive it in particular cases.
