Elderly tenant struggles to make priority list
My mother had a serious accident and, as a result, has only the use of one arm. She also has diabetes and suffered two heart attacks over a two-year period. Her doctor told her she can no longer climb stairs. I have applied for a downstairs toilet for her.
She is 80-years-old and feels the draught blowing through the hall door. A council representative told her they would give her a stair-lift and shower, but they would not say when.
After two years I find this unacceptable. My mother is also in need of a door. The council told us they have a list of priorities and hope to start putting in doors in a few years.
I know young people who have had PVC doors, windows and central heating installed.
The council put my rent up €15 in one hike a 50% increase. They have put three large shrubberies on the hill beside my house. Is the council telling us the elderly come after younger tenants and shrubberies?
Thomas Delaney
16 Bulfin Crescent
Nenagh
Co Tipperary
