Housing Adaptation Grant Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Questions (340)

Brian Walsh

Question:

340. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a local authority (details supplied) has a policy of not providing financial assistance under the housing aid for older people scheme to applicants wishing to have windows replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39215/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department provides funding to local authorities to implement the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme. However, the detailed administration of the scheme, including prioritisation of the works to be funded, is a matter for individual local authorities.