Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
458. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the allocation his Department has made to Cork City Council to deal with the homelessness issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19159/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDuring 2014, my Department provided €4.3 million in Exchequer funding to Cork City Council, as the lead authority for the South-West Region, towards the operational costs of homeless accommodation and related services under ‘Section 10’ funding arrangements. Housing authorities also contribute to the funding costs for their areas from their own resources.
I have made an additional €10.5 million available nationally for homeless accommodation and related services in 2015. This is an increase in funding of over 20%, bringing the Exchequer contribution to €55.5 million. The 2015 regional allocations are currently being finalised with a view to their confirmation shortly.
