Dáil Éireann - Volume 567 - 28 May, 2003

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Mr. Wall Mr. Wall

  223. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the funding available from his Department to Kildare County Council in regard to the provision by the council of disabled person grants for 2003; the way in which this figure compares to other years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14917/03]

Mr. Wall Mr. Wall

  225. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the funding available from his Department to Kildare County Council in regard to the provision by the council of essential repairs grants for 2003; the way in which that figure compares to other years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14919/03]

Mr. Cullen Mr. Cullen

  Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Cullen): I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 225 together.

  Notification of capital allocations to local authorities in respect of disabled persons and essential repairs grants for 2003 will issue shortly.

224. Mr. Wall 224. Mr. Wall

  224. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the position regarding the application by Athy UDC for funding for the refurbishment of housing at Townspark-Castle Park, Carbery Park, Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14918/03]

Mr. Cullen Mr. Cullen

  Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Cullen): Carbery Park-Townspark Athy, was designated for funding under my Department's remedial works scheme in May 2001. Preliminary estimated costing and plans for the refurbishment work to the houses in the estate have been received from Athy Town Council. In order to give further consideration to these proposals, the council has been requested to submit additional information on the proposed refurbishment works. A reminder on the matter has recently issued to the council.

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  Question No. 225 answered with Question No. 223.[1512]

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