Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an application from a group (details supplied) in County Galway for funding for five houses for the elderly under the capital assistance scheme; the position of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24090/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's involvement with the Capital Assistance Scheme relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The 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 Galway County Council. An application for funding of this project has not been received from the Council.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding available from his Department to local authorities for the provision of facilities to facilitate persons in need of care that are resident in residential care or units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Capital funding is available through my Department's Capital Assistance Scheme to approved voluntary housing bodies to provide accommodation to meet special housing needs, such as elderly, homeless or persons with disabilities. The scheme is not intended for the provision of nursing home or similar accommodation where residents would require extensive medical, nursing or institutional type care. My Department's involvement with the scheme relates primarily to the provision of funds for individual projects. The administration of the scheme, and the certification that particular projects comply with the terms of the scheme, are the responsibility of the appropriate local authority.