Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010
427 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made on the application made by an organisation (details supplied) in respect of a sheltered housing scheme in Cork. [10321/10]
View answerMy Department's Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) provides funding to approved housing bodies of up to 100% of the approved costs of accommodation for older people, the homeless, persons with special needs, returning emigrants and victims of domestic violence. To date, my Department has not received any application for a project under CAS at this location. I understand, however, that Cork City Council received an initial proposal for such a project on 1 October 2009. My Department's involvement with the CAS relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The detailed administration of the scheme, including the certification that projects comply with its terms and conditions, the processing of applications and the payment of capital grants in respect of approved housing projects, are the responsibility of the local authority. It is therefore a matter for Cork City Council to progress this project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CAS.
