Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 February 2010

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Questions (217)

Finian McGrath

Question:

217 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [7318/10]

Written answers

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

Under the terms of the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, which is administered by the local authorities, grants of up to €10,500 may be available to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out. It is a matter for individual authorities to determine what works are eligible and to prioritise these in line with their systems of prioritisation.