Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
399 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has allocated a sum of €12.6 million for the purchase of property (details supplied) in County Limerick for the development of a wet house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6014/09]
View answerMy Department's involvement with the voluntary and co-operative housing schemes relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The administration of the schemes, including the detailed appraisal of new applications, the management of the planning and procurement stages of projects and the certification that projects comply with the terms and conditions of the funding schemes, are the responsibility of the relevant local authority. The Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) provides funding to approved housing bodies of up to 100% of the cost of accommodation for the elderly, the homeless and persons with special housing needs, including those with an intellectual or physical disability.
My Department recently approved the application by Limerick City Council for CAS funding in the amount of €12.6 million for the provision, by Arlington Novas, of up to 63 units of accommodation at Clyde House, Limerick.
