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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 5 Jun 1996

Vol. 466 No. 4

Written Answers. - Home Improvement Grants.

Ben Briscoe

Ceist:

141 Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to make available grants or interest free loans to assist elderly residents (details supplied) in Dublin 12 to replace and upgrade their inadequate and poor standard internal plumbing and water supply pipes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/96]

There are no grants or interest free loans available from my Department for purposes such as this. There are, however, some measures available which may be of assistance, including house improvement loans or disabled person's grants from the local authority and the task force on special housing aid for the elderly which is operated by the health board. Income tax relief is, of course, available on borrowings for home improvements. I have no proposals, at this stage, to introduce additional measures regarding home improvements.

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