Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2005
179 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding for a resource centre to facilitate the construction of a voluntary housing scheme in Athlone, County Westmeath by associations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6443/05]
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The project is one proposed to be undertaken with the assistance available for the provision of housing accommodation and communal facilities by an approved voluntary housing body. My Department's involvement with the voluntary housing schemes relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The administration of the schemes, and the certification that particular projects comply with the schemes terms, are the responsibility of the local authority, in this case Westmeath County Council. It is understood that the council is, at present, considering aspects relating to the eligibility of this particular project for assistance under the schemes, and formal application for funding of the project has not yet been received from the council.
