Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
535. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which his attention has been drawn to the waiting list for funding for the adaptation of existing dwellings to meet the requirements of older persons in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10314/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis year, Exchequer funding of over €40 million will be provided for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability. This represents a 10% in crease on the funding available in 2014. The Scheme is generally 80% funded by my Department, with a 20% contribution from each local authority. The allocation to Kildare County Council for 2014 was €2,274,787, of which €454,957 was to be provided by the Council.
The detailed administration of these grant schemes, including the assessment, approval and prioritisation of grants to applicants under the various grant measures is the responsibility of the relevant local authority. I expect to announce the 2015 capital allocations to local authorities under the schemes shortly.
