Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Ceisteanna (278)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

298 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will have their application for grant aid under the special housing aid for the elderly scheme dealt with; and when funding will be approved. [15543/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. Callely)

The Western Health Board operates the scheme in the Mayo area on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My Department has asked the board's CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.