asked the Minister for the Environment if, in relation to local authority housing his attention has been drawn to a ministerial determination issued on 9 May 1984 in which eight separate items for attention were listed for repair; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that Galway Corporation were unable at the time to attend to the particular case; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Galway carried out these repairs himself; and if it will be possible at this stage to reimburse this person for the repairs carried out.
Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.
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The carrying out of works specified in a determination order under section 13 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1979, and any matters related thereto are the responsibility of the housing authority concerned.
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asked the Minister for the Environment the number of local authority houses, either rented or vested, which have had twin wall insulated metal chimneys installed; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that each local authority involved has these fire hazards replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The details sought by the Deputy are not available in my Department. The question of replacing the chimneys referred to is a matter for individual housing authorities. Financial assistance towards the carrying out of such work is available under the Department's remedial work scheme.