Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
504. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of local authorities that provide window repair and replacement as part of the housing aid for older people scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/17]
View answerAll local authorities are in a position to fund window repairs and replacements where necessary under the Housing Aid for Older People grants scheme.
The detailed administration of these grants, including the assessment, approval and prioritisation of grants to applicants under the various measures, is the responsibility of the local authorities. In this regard, local authorities prioritise applications on the basis of the medical needs of the applicant and on the urgency and necessity of the identified works.
