Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2007
284 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of an application by a women’s refuge support group (details supplied) in County Kildare for funding under the capital assistance scheme for the provision of a centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9189/07]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Capital funding is available through my Department's Capital Assistance Scheme to approved voluntary housing bodies to provide accommodation to meet special housing needs, such as the elderly, homeless or persons with disabilities. My Department's involvement with the scheme relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The administration of the scheme, and the certification that particular projects comply with the terms of the scheme, are the responsibility of the appropriate local authority, in this case Kildare County Council.
Funding of up to 95% of the approved cost of the works, subject to unit cost limits, plus the full cost of the site up to a maximum of €50,000 per unit of accommodation, is available under the Capital Assistance Scheme.
Details of the Tearmainn Housing Association's proposal for four residential units were submitted to my Department by Kildare County Council on 18 September 2006. Following an examination of the proposal, further clarification was sought from the Council and a reply is awaited. I understand the Council will shortly be in a position to provide the information requested and to submit an application for funding for the project.
