Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the situation regarding Galway City Council which is unable to implement the housing grant scheme in particular the housing aid for the elderly scheme which was due to be administered through local authorities from 1 April 2008 but are unable to do so because of the lack of staff and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13729/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that Galway City Council has been experiencing difficulties as regards the operation of the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, due to staffing issues. However, I have been advised by the Council that arrangements are currently being put in place to ensure a sufficient level of staffing to administer the scheme in the Galway City area, pending the completion of ongoing discussions with the HSE on a number of issues, including the allocation of staffing.

I understand that there are no difficulties as regards the operation, by Galway City Council, of the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability Scheme or the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme.