Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2016
79. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of increasing funding under the housing adaptation grant scheme by 50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15076/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe funding allocation of €56.25m in 2016 for the Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme represents an increase of some 10% in funding provided in 2015 under this Scheme and comprises €45m Exchequer funding and €11.25m from local authority resources.
Accordingly, increasing funding under this grant scheme by 50% would cost an additional €22.5 m to the Exchequer, with a further €5.625m to be contributed by the local authorities.
I am conscious of the social benefit accruing from this Scheme in terms of facilitating the continued independent living by older people and people with a disability in their own homes. In line with the Programme for a Partnership Government, further consideration will be given to increasing this funding over the coming years.
