Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Under the heading of "Public and Social Housing", page 62 of the programme for Government states "a safe home is a cornerstone of a decent quality of life". If this is the Government's belief, and I have no doubt that it is, why are councillors around the State now saying that they cannot proceed with priority 2 and priority 3 works under the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability scheme? I am sorry to say that Wexford County Council will reach this position very soon. I call on the Government not to leave the State's vulnerable tenants in a position where their homes are in need of priority 2 and priority 3 works for safety, health and quality of life reasons. I ask the Government to urgently intervene to address this funding shortfall and ensure priority 2 and priority 3 works take place in County Wexford in 2021.

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