Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason capital assistance scheme funding administered by the Health Service Executive through his Department has been cancelled; when funding for a group (details supplied) for a further 20 accommodation units under this fund will be granted having previously been approved; the number of other projects in his Department that were cancelled under this scheme; if the fact that legal contracts were made, and commitments to those wishing to move into the units were made will be taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21395/09]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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The Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) provides funding to approved housing bodies of up to 100% of the approved cost of accommodation for the elderly, the homeless and persons with special housing needs, including those with an intellectual or physical disability.

Currently, projects to the value of €160 million are being advanced through construction stage under the CAS and further projects will be progressed in light of the available funding and competing demands. Funding approval has not been cancelled for any project approved to commence construction under the Capital Assistance Scheme.