Housing Adaptation Grant Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 October 2018

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Ceisteanna (272)

Noel Grealish

Ceist:

272. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the previous year's income is the income that must be assessed when housing aid for older persons and housing adaptation grants for persons with a disability are being assessed; if current year income can be assessed in circumstances in which there has been a permanent change in circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40293/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

While there is legislation that governs the administration of the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, the detailed administration of the Grants, including the assessment, approval and payment of grants to applicants, can include the scope to use current year income as the basis for assessment, in cases where there has been a permanent change in circumstances.