Housing Grants.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2010

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Questions (172)

John Deasy

Question:

172 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce grants for the replacement of old windows in houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14436/10]

Written answers

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

Under the terms of my Department's Housing Aid for Older People (HAOP) grant scheme, which is administered by individual local authorities, grants of up to €10,500 are available for the carrying out of necessary repairs or improvements to a house. The types of works allowable under the scheme can be varied and may include repairs to/replacement of windows and doors which, in the opinion of the local authority, are considered necessary to make the house habitable for the lifetime of the occupant.

Outside of the HAOP scheme, there is no specific grant scheme currently available from my Department for the replacement of windows in private dwellings and I have no plans to introduce such a scheme.