Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I echo Deputy Stanton's comments. The resourcing of local authorities is a crucial component in the success of Croí Cónaithe. I welcome the fund. I acknowledge the work of the Minister, the previous Minister of State in this role, Deputy Burke, and the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, on his appointment and wish him the best of luck for the future.

We must resource local authorities in terms of the manpower needed to roll this out, but another crucial component will be awareness. I discussed this matter with my local authority in Kerry prior to Christmas. It was expecting to get financing to try to create awareness of Croí Cónaithe's various strands among prospective property owners. Will the Minister of State update the House on whether there will be money for local authorities with the specific aim of increasing general awareness of Croí Cónaithe among prospective homeowners in particular?

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