Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I will ask the Minister about housing adaptation grants. As he will know, there is significant unmet need in this regard. There are also a lot of waiting lists operating in different local authorities. It is something that comes up in the Dáil frequently. Deputies from different constituencies frequently raise issues around housing adaptation grants, people not being able to get them and others waiting a long time to get them. As the Minister will know, they are a really good use of resources in that they help to keep people in their homes and their communities, which is obviously good for their well-being. There are also financial benefits when people are able to stay in their homes and do not have to move elsewhere. In the context of underspends and carryovers, is this an area we could be putting more resources into? Towards the end of the year, if there are underspends in other areas, could extra resources be put into this area?