Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
732. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the engagement that was ongoing between his Department, the HSE, and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the funding of ceiling tracking hoists; and when he expects the issue to be resolved. [41175/22]
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 fixed track hoists are not provided for under the scheme.
My Department is continuing to engage with the Department of Health and the HSE on this issue with the objective of reaching a suitable resolution on the funding of hoists as soon as possible.
