Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
374. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will allocate resources to Meath County Council to enable it to process non-medical priority applications under the housing adaptation grant scheme for older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9534/16]
View answerMy Department provides 80% funding to local authorities in respect of the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability. The detailed administration of the grants, including the approval and prioritisation of grants to applicants, is the responsibility of each individual local authority. For 2016, the total funding availability for Meath County Council in respect of these grants is €1,507,054. This was announced on 2 February 2016 and represents an increase of 75% on the authority’s 2015 funding.
