Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time which the review of the disabled persons grant scheme has been ongoing in his Department; if consideration is being given to a speedier and more effective method of inspection of the locations at which the applied for works are to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The review of the disabled persons grant scheme, which was first signalled in March 2003, is currently being finalised in my Department. On its completion, it will be possible to determine the changes, if any, required to the regulations governing the scheme to ensure that the funding available is directed at those persons in greatest need of such assistance.

While the administration of the scheme in individual cases, including arrangements for the inspection of works, where necessary, is a matter for the local authority concerned, the need for a more efficient operation of the scheme at local authority level is also being looked at in the context of the review.