Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006
588 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Kildare County Council has sought grant aid from his Department towards the ongoing running costs of the additional beds provided at a hostel (details supplied); when funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/06]
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Local authorities and the Health Service Executive are responsible for meeting the accommodation and health care needs of homeless persons. While the level of accommodation related funding applicable to this type of project is, in the first instance, a matter for decision by the local authority in whose area the project is situated, my Department recoups to the authority 90% of such funding. In this context, my Department is engaged in ongoing consultation with Kildare County Council in order to clarify certain aspects of a proposal to increase the authority's funding for the project in question. My Department has sought a meeting with council officials to discuss this matter and it is anticipated it will be arranged shortly.
