Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
477 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding and assistance will be available to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility in relation to accommodation and related services for homeless persons in any area, including financial assistance, rests with the relevant local authority under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988. My Department's responsibility in relation to funding to address homelessness involves recoupment of 90% of approved expenditure by local authorities. The availability of funding for a particular service depends, accordingly, on the decision of the housing authority in the first instance. I understand that the service in question is currently receiving funding from the relevant local authority.
