Written answers

Wednesday, 7 November 2007

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Housing Grants

9:00 pm

Photo of Michael D'ArcyMichael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason there is no statutory grant funding to voluntary housing bodies or tenants to carry out improvements for disabled facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27669/07]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A revised framework of grants to assist older people and people with a disability with their accommodation needs was introduced on 1 November 2007. As part of the new framework, two new schemes, the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and the Mobility Aids Housing Grant will assist with the provision or adaptation of accommodation to meet the needs of people who have a disability or a mobility issue.

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and the Mobility Aids Housing Grant may be paid, where appropriate, in respect of works carried out to accommodation provided under the voluntary housing Capital Assistance and Rental Subsidy Schemes.

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