Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1043 of 27 January 2009 and to a previous parliamentary question reply where he stated that he was increasing the funding to local authorities by 8% over 2008 figures for the grant system, this decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/09]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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In line with my objective of prioritising the needs of the most vulnerable households, the total financial provision secured for housing in 2009 will allow for the level of funding allocated towards housing supports for older people and people with a disability to be increased by 8% over the initial estimate for 2008. In the context of an overall reduction in the Exchequer provision for housing in 2009 of 4%, this is a very good outcome and it will enable local authorities to continue to effectively respond to the housing needs of these target groups through the payment of increased numbers of grants.