Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 357: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a decision on an application for funding from a council (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44861/08]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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Under my Department's funding schemes for voluntary and co-operative housing, grants of up to 100% of the approved cost of projects are available for accommodation provided by approved housing bodies. The administration of the schemes, including the processing and appraisal of new applications, the management of the planning and procurement stages of projects and the certification that projects comply with the terms and conditions of the funding schemes, are the responsibility of the relevant local authority.

Cluid Housing Association have submitted seven applications to Cork City Council in respect of housing projects for funding under the Capital Assistance Scheme. My Department has sought additional information from the Council on issues relating to each of these schemes. When this is to hand the applications will be further considered in the light of the available funding.