Approved Housing Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ceisteanna (223)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

223. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if grant assistance is available for a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3710/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

Capital funding is provided by my Department to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), via the local authorities, for the construction costs of eligible sheltered housing projects under the Capital Assistance Scheme. The AHB receives rental income and, thereafter, the costs of operating the housing, including provision of necessary services, is a matter for the AHB. My Department does not fund the type of services referred to by the Deputy.