Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2009

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Questions (186)

Frank Feighan

Question:

186 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon, his Department will ensure an application for installation of a shower in their home is dealt with due to the fact that they are elderly and in poor health. [9421/09]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Michael Finneran)

The administration of the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability, including the processing and approval of individual applications, is a matter for the local authority concerned and is one in which my Department has no direct function.