Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016
262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if adequate funding is available for housing adaptation grants, particularly for those local authorities facing the highest demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11865/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 2 February 2016, funding of €56.25 million was announced for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability which is an increase of 10% on the previous year’s allocation. This funding will see over 8,000 homes receiving grant aid in 2016.
Through careful management of my Department’s housing budget in 2015, additional funds were made available to local authorities with high levels of grant activity and the same approach will be followed for 2016.
