Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The reason I am asking is that I was told that Kilkenny County Council had to cover the costs from its own funding to provide the houses for refugees that have been made available to date. I did not send any letter or make an inquiry. At this stage approximately 12 families have been housed in Kilkenny. My understanding is the cost falls on the local authority, rather than a central fund. It is wrong that we are not receiving any compensation. There are rules coming from the Government and there is no conversation. We have to carry the can. When I say "we" I mean Kilkenny County Council.