Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
638. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the assistance available from the Health Service Executive in the form of a grant or a provision of equipment for adapting a home for persons with a severe disability; if this extends to hoists, specially designed sinks, automatic doors, lights and so on; if this applies in a special purpose build or for existing house adaptions only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9407/16]
View answerHousing adaptation grants for people with disabilities are administered by Local Authorities and are a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides medical/surgical aids and appliances to people with disabilities to enable them to maintain their health and to support their mobility and functional independence. Assessments are carried out by a range of multidisciplinary staff. Prioritisation is based on the results of the assessment process. As this aspect of the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for a more detailed, direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.
