Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
516. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the progress with regard to fixed-track ceiling hoists being funded under local authority housing grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42074/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra517. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the number of meetings his Department had with the Department of Health and-or the HSE in 2022 to discuss funding and the provision of fixed-track ceiling hoists under a grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42075/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 517 together.
The Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability scheme is underpinned by secondary legislation. The provisions of Regulation 7 of the Housing (Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability), Regulations 2007 set out the types of mobility aids that the grant can be used for, including accessible showers, access ramps, grab rails, stair lifts and other minor works to facilitate the mobility needs of a member of a household. The funding of fixed track hoists are not provided for under the scheme.
My Department is continuing to engage with the Department of Health and the HSE on this issue. Three meetings have taken place and a further meeting is scheduled shortly, with the objective of reaching a suitable resolution on the funding of hoists as soon as possible.
