Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Independent)
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Question 559: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will approve funding through South Tipperary County Council for the appointment of a tenancy support worker and an outreach worker for the Simon Community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6456/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department recoups to local authorities 90% of their approved current expenditure on the provision of accommodation and related services for homeless persons in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988. Much of this expenditure is operated through projects managed by voluntary bodies. My Department has not to date received specific proposals from South Tipperary County Council for funding of a tenancy support worker and an outreach worker for the Simon Community. However, any decisions on funding for such a service would be a matter in the first instance for the local authority concerned.