Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
618. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the €9 million additional funding announced in budget 2024, detailing how much of this funding is for adaptation grants for older people and how much is for refurbishment of Traveller accommodation. [47550/23]
View answerMy Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Scheme. This scheme assists eligible applicants living in privately owned homes to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs.
The Exchequer funding provision for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability scheme is increased by €8 million in 2024, continuing the year on year increases since 2014. Separately, an additional provision of €1 million has been allocated towards Traveller-specific accommodation.
