Workplace Equipment Adaptation Grant

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 October 2015

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Questions (166)

Colm Keaveney

Question:

166. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if grants are available to employers to upgrade their buildings to make them accessible to persons with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36811/15]

Written answers

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

Employers or persons with a disability who have been offered employment or are in employment may be able to obtain a grant towards the cost of adapting premises or equipment under the Workplace Equipment Adaptation Grant scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection. I have no function in relation to this scheme.