Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2023
184. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding allocated to Limerick City and County Council for the provision of the housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45495/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides Exchequer funding to local authorities to support the suite of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability which support older and disabled people living in private houses to adapt their home to meet their needs. The grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People, which are 80% funded by my Department, with a 20% contribution from the resources of the local authority.
The initial Exchequer allocation for Limerick City and County Council in 2023 is €3,052,350. Following requests for increased funding Limerick City and County Council received additional Exchequer allocation of €1,600,000, bringing the total amount of Exchequer funding available in 2023 to €4,652,350.
Details of the funding allocations and drawdown for previous years, including for Limerick City and County Council, are available on my Department's website at the following link:
www.housing.gov.ie/housing/statistics/social-and-affordble/other-local-authority-housing-scheme-statistics.
