Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the support his Department can give to the long standing proposal to establish a small refuge for women and children who are suffering from family violence in Dublin 15; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a suitable site was identified by Fingal County Council for the purposes of such a refuge and the planning agreed by Fingal County Council over a protracted period of time, that the Health Service Executive and the northern area of the Health Service Executive has strongly support this proposal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the request to re-design the refuge will cause delays of up to two more years; the estimated saving anticipated from the re-design and reduction in the cost of the refuge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34970/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I assume that the question refers to assistance from my Department under the voluntary housing capital loan and subsidy scheme for a proposed project by Sonas Housing Association in Blanchardstown. An application for funding under this scheme has been received from Fingal County Council; clarification on a number of aspects sought from the council is awaited. When this is to hand the application will be further considered by my Department and the council will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

My Department's involvement with the voluntary housing schemes relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The detailed administration of the scheme and the certification that particular projects comply with the terms of the scheme are the responsibility of the local authority, in this instance Fingal County Council.