Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 21 Jun 2001

Vol. 538 No. 5

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Liam Aylward

Ceist:

131 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will immediately approve a special allocation of fund ing for Kilkenny County Council to allow payment of grants to applicants under the disabled persons grant scheme and essential repairs scheme; and if he will make a statement on the situation which exists within this local authority regarding those particular grants. [18338/01]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Molloy)

I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 103 of 14 June 2001.

My Department is currently reviewing the situation in consultation with Kilkenny County Council.