James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the types of central heating systems that are eligible for grants; if range cookers are eligible for grants; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19503/10]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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Under the terms of my Department's suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, which is administered by the local authorities, grants are available to assist older people or people with a disability to have necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement works carried out in order to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs and to facilitate the continued occupancy of their own homes.

In the case of works which include the installation of central heating there is no standard specification set out with regard to the type of central heating system which may be approved for assistance. It is a matter for the local authority to determine the suitability of any proposed heating system having regard to, inter alia, the needs of the relevant household and the specification, performance and cost effectiveness of the proposed system.

Where an application for a grant relates solely to the provision of a central heating system local authorities should exercise appropriate discretion taking account of the applicant's accommodation and personal circumstances and/or the nature of any disability affecting the applicant or other member of the household.