Housing Adaptation Grant Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Questions (507)

Arthur Spring

Question:

507. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are financial or medical exceptions to the housing grants scheme which permit a person aged under 66 to qualify for the housing adaptation grant for older people. [9684/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

While the age limit for eligibility under the Housing Aid for Older People grant scheme has increased from 60 to 66 years, in line with the majority of supports for older people, a lower age limit can apply in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Local Authority. This may happen in certain hardship cases or where specific advice is provided by medical professionals.

The detailed administration of the suite of Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, including the assessment, approval and payment of grants to applicants under the various grant measures, is the responsibility of the relevant local authority.