Vol. 540 No. 3
201 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether there are a number of young widows and widowers who are ineligible for home improvement grants; if he plans to introduce small grants for such people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20524/01]
There are a number of targeted options currently available to assist particular categories of need to secure necessary home improvements works. These options include the local authority house improvement loan scheme and the improvement works in lieu of local authority housing scheme. The disabled persons grant scheme is also available to adapt housing to meet the needs of persons with a disability. Further information and application forms are available from the relevant local authorities.
