Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
589. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason the period of residence in a house is a criterion for having a stair lift installed by the council as in the case of a person (details supplied); the reason necessity is not the determining factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10476/19]
View answerThe detailed administration of the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in private houses, including the assessment, approval and prioritisation of grants to applicants under the various measures, is the responsibility of the local authorities. Applications are prioritised on the basis of the medical needs of the applicant and on the urgency and necessity of the identified works.
My Department has made enquiries regarding the case in question and I understand that it is currently being reviewed at a higher level within the local authority.
