Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Questions (130)

Phil Hogan

Question:

173 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in dealing with applicants under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the South Eastern Health Board region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30973/04]

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Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

As the Deputy will be aware, the housing aid scheme for the elderly is operated by the South Eastern Health Board on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.