Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2006

Tuesday, 3 October 2006

Ceisteanna (405)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

513 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if instructions were issued to local authorities to the effect that the allocation of existing local authority houses which already have solid fuel cookers but no central heating are required to retain such coolers in their present location within the house in the event of the new tenant wishing to avail of gas central heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30517/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

The installation of central heating is a matter for the local authority concerned. No instructions have been issued by my Department relating to the retention or otherwise of solid fuel cookers. Under the Central Heating Programme local authorities have been asked to satisfy themselves that any heating system installed is safe, efficient and appropriate to the needs of the tenants.