Regarding independent living, we are all familiar with the delays in accessing essential housing adaptation grants and works for people with disabilities. A constituent contacted me recently who had applied for a mobility scooter, as it had become increasingly difficult for him to leave his home unaided. He was told there is a waiting time of at least eight months. This man is now worried that he will, in essence, be made a prisoner in his own home without any ability to leave it. He is on oxygen. Will the Taoiseach agree that a wait of eight months is unacceptable? It is a long time to delay someone who is applying for a mobility scooter and trying to lead an independent life. Will the Taoiseach commit to radically reducing this waiting time? I do not know if this is just a local issue or one which extends across the State, but there is clearly a problem in this regard.

I accept what the Deputy is saying. There clearly is a problem there. We have provided resources but in these situations, there should be a far faster response in terms of equipment needs, aids and appliances. If the Deputy could send me on the details I will try to ascertain what is wrong. I do not disagree with what he is saying.