Ciarán Cannon (Progressive Democrats)

I support the call by Senator Daly to examine the administrative crisis that may occur with regard to the dispersal of funds from the housing aid for elderly programme. It is a worthwhile programme to aid vulnerable elderly people living in substandard accommodation. Its administration has been handed over to local authorities. Several senior members of the housing staff in Galway County Council are concerned that although they have been given the responsibility and the funds, they have not been given the staff to administer the programme. I call on the Minister to address the problem.