Local Authority Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2016

Thursday, 5 May 2016

Questions (114)

Joan Collins

Question:

114. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that Sligo County Council purchased a house in 2015 to house persons (details supplied); that the council sought his approval for funding in October 2015 to construct an extension to the house, in compliance with the recommendation of the Health Service Executive’s occupational therapy service; that the persons will not be allowed to move into the house until such time as the extension is constructed; if it normally takes six months to process and approve funding for such extensions; if he will make a decision on the council’s submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9214/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department provided funding to Sligo County Council as part of their acquisitions of social housing for the purchase of a house for the persons in question. A funding application dated 31 March 2016 for adaptations, including an extension to make the house suitable for special needs, was received in my Department and is currently being reviewed. My Department expects to be in a position to respond to the Council shortly.