Young people carrying out community service have been clearing snow and ice from pavements at the complex since before Christmas.
Mr MacAskill said: “This is a great example of a council responding quickly during this unprecedented cold spell.
Criminals put to work on clearing icy pavements met the Justice Secretary today. Kenny MacAskill met the young offenders at a sheltered housing complex in Dunfermline.
Young people carrying out community service have been clearing snow and ice from pavements at the complex since before Christmas.
Mr MacAskill said: “This is a great example of a council responding quickly during this unprecedented cold spell.