Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015
563. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to local authorities for the housing aid for older persons scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40271/15]
View answerA total funding allocation for 2015 of €50.5m nationally was made for the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability, an increase of 10% on the previous year. My Department is in ongoing contact with local authorities regarding these schemes and opportunities will be taken, if they arise, for redistribution of funding between authorities that have varying levels of grant activity.
