COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE 1

Monday, May 15, 2006

QUESTION 15

QUESTION: Cllr. Joe Neville

" To ask the Manager to outline what grants are available within the remit of this committee for the installation of gas central heating for a senior citizen * details supplied  who owns her own home and will the Manager make a statement on the issues raised within this question?."

REPLY

Housing Department do not provide any grant in respect of provision of central heating in private houses.

A resident of a private house may , depending on his / her medical circumstances , qualify for a Disabled Persons Grant ( DPG ) which might involve the provision of improved / enhanced  facilities within the house or alterations to the layout of the house.

Persons who consider that they may be eligible for assistance should contact the Housing Maintenance  Section ( Tallaght or Clondalkin ) and request a copy of application forms and explanatory leaflet following which they should consult with their medical advisors to establish if they might qualify for a grant.