Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2020
112. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position on and status of funding provided to an association (details supplied); if he will provide additional funding towards the development of a community centre by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27548/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCapital funding is provided to local authorities under my Department's Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) to support Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) in the provision of social housing for priority groups such as older people, people with disabilities and people who are homeless. Capital funding of over €2.5 million has been provided to date for the development by the AHB referred to by the Deputy, of 18 new social homes, as well as communal facilities which support the needs of the tenants.
A funding application from Monaghan County Council for the development of 2 additional social homes by the same AHB, has just been received by my Department and a response will issue soon to the Council. My Department’s housing funding is for the development of social homes and in some cases, such as the one raised by the Deputy, for associated communal facilities to meet the needs of the tenants. It does not provide for the development of community centres.
