Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 Jun 2003

Vol. 568 No. 3

Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.

Seán Crowe

Question:

80 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in allocating the 22 specially adapted apartments at Exchange Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, for the disabled; when he expects the allocation to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16301/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O'Malley)

The provision of housing is entirely a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. However, a copy of the Deputy's question has been referred to the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the health related aspects.