Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have increased the funding for the last two years and are committed to increasing it every year for the next couple of years. We recognise it is a very important area. The allocations provided to local authorities a few weeks ago will provide for the adaptation of 11,000 houses, which is a major improvement on the 8,000 adapted three years ago.

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