Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022
196. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of the €4 million figure that was announced in Budget 2023 for increased capital funding for the delivery of Traveller accommodation and for adaptation works for the homes of older people and people with a disability that is for Traveller accommodation; and if this €4 million figure is part of the €67 million figure that was announced. [49273/22]
View answerIn accordance with the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998, the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist housing authorities in providing accommodation for Travellers, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding. Funding of €20 million has been made available in 2023 for the delivery of Traveller-specific accommodation, an increase of €2 million on the 2022 provision of €18 million.
My Department also provides funding to local authorities for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Scheme. These schemes assist eligible applicants living in privately owned homes to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs, with funding of €65 million available in 2022. The funding provision for 2023 has been increased by €2 million to a total of €67 million, continuing the year on year increases since 2014.
