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Local Authority Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Ceisteanna (1306)

Tony McLoughlin

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1306. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the 2018 funding allocations for voids and adaptations made to Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24872/18]

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Allocations for 2018 in respect of local authority void properties are currently being finalised and will be issued shortly.

In respect of adaptations and extensions to existing social homes to meet the needs of local authority tenants, the proposals for such works on the part of each of the local authorities have recently been evaluated and funding allocations for the full year will be confirmed shortly to the local authorities. Ahead of that, local authorities have been advancing work under the scheme based on a funding provision of up to 65% of their 2017 allocation. This allowed them to plan and progress works under the scheme and allows for the full utilisation of the 2018 allocation throughout the year.

My Department also provides funding under the Housing Adaptation Grants scheme for Older People and People with a Disability in private houses. Information on the 2018 allocations recently announced under this scheme to each local authority, including Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, is available on my Department’s website at the following link:

http://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/special-housing-needs/minister-english-announces-eu6625-million-funding-improve-homes-older .

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