Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department for sheltered housing units in County Wexford in 2004 and to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39702/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I assume the question refers to my Department's voluntary housing capital assistance scheme, CAS, where funding is available to approved housing bodies for the provision of housing accommodation for persons with special needs, such as the elderly, homeless or persons with disabilities. All local authorities have developed five-year action plans for social and affordable housing, involving a range of voluntary and co-operative housing as a component. All plans, including those submitted by Wexford County Council, will be subject to review by my Department in early 2006.

A total of €2.4 million was paid in County Wexford in respect of CAS projects in 2004. To date in 2005, €37,630 has been paid.