Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
714. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which adequate resources remain available to the various local authorities to facilitate the provision of housing adaptation grants to meet the requirements of those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29665/15]
View answerThe total funding allocation for 2015 of €50.5m nationally for the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability represents an increase of some 10% over the 2014 funding. I trust that this increase will enable local authorities to deliver an increased level of service to their citizens. My Department works with the local authorities to manage the available budget for these supports and reallocates funding if underspends arise, to ensure full use of the available funding.
