COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE 1

Monday, November 20, 2006

QUESTION 19

QUESTION: Cllr. Joe Neville

" To ask the Manager to outline what Grants ,if any are available from Central/Local Government in relation to the replacement/repair of windows in owner occupied houses where the owner is a Senior Citizen?".

REPLY

While the Council does administer the Essestial Repairs Grant Scheme for Senior Citizens, this is only intended for works that are structural in nature or intended to render the dwelling safe. In effect, and given the leve and availability of grant funding, the Essential Repairs Grant is targetted at roofing and electrical re-wiring type works.

The Housing Aid for the Elderly Scheme administered by the HSE is the appropriate course for Senior citizens seeking grant aid for window relacement.