Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The rental accommodation scheme is operated by the Department in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection. Approximately €50 million will be spent in 2013 on assisting local authorities in providing essential accommodation under certain criteria for particular clients on their social housing lists. The same sum will be available in 2014, in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection.

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