Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Questions (289)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

360 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position in respect of house repairs in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare as per letter from the Health Service Executive dated 11 August 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33918/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. S. Power)

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the operation of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.