Jim Higgins
Question:94 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the proposals, if any, he has to re-introduce house improvement grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2758/98]
Written Answers. - House Improvement Grants.
Jim Higgins
Question:96 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will restore the house improvement grants. [2760/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 96 together.
I am, in the context of the Government programme An Action Programme for the Millennium, examining possible options to extend the range of measures currently available to assist low income households in securing necessary improvement works to their housing.