Housing Aid for the Elderly.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Ceisteanna (184)

John Perry

Ceist:

184 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of applications from County Sligo and County Leitrim submitted to the North Western Health Board in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for the provision of domestic heating; the number that have been granted the full amount; the number refused; the reason for the refusals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26668/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The housing aid scheme for the elderly in counties Sligo and Leitrim is operated by the North Western Health Board, on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him as a matter of urgency.