Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2022
48. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on progress with regard to fixed track ceiling hoists being funded under local authority housing grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/22]
View answerThe Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability scheme is underpinned by secondary legislation. The provisions of Regulation 7 of the Housing (Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability), Regulations 2007 set out the types of mobility aids that the grant can be used for, including accessible showers, access ramps, grab rails, stair lifts and other minor works to facilitate the mobility needs of a member of a household. The funding of ceiling hoists are not provided for under the scheme.
My Department is engaging with the Department of Health and the HSE on this issue of hoists with the objective of reaching a suitable resolution on the funding of hoists as soon as possible.
