Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
408. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if avenues are open to persons who have been successful in their application for the housing adaptation grant but do not have access to the bridging finance necessary to get the work completed to allow the grant to be drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26617/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides funding under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability, in respect of adaptations to private houses. The detailed administration of the schemes, including the assessment, approval and payment of individual grants to applicants, is the responsibility of the relevant local authority.
Local authorities, in administering the scheme, should work with qualifying applicants to ensure they get the most beneficial outcome possible in line with their financial circumstances. Once works have been completed and the contractor issues the relevant invoice, local authorities should ensure swift payment of grant funding to the applicant, provided the approved works are completed.
