Mulcahy confirms €186m housing funding for Dublin City Council

Dublin South Central TD Michael Mulcahy has confirmed Dublin City Council is to receive €186.3 million for its housing programmes under the 2010 Housing Allocation by the Minister for Housing and Local Services, Michael Finneran TD.

“This is a significant funding announcement for Dublin City.  The council is receiving €62.2 million for regeneration this year out of a total of €75.7 million for improvement works on the housing stock,” said Deputy Mulcahy.

“The funding for improvement works also includes €7 million for the retrofitting of homes to increase energy efficiency.  This will have a very positive impact on the environment but will also reduce the cost of running the homes that are improved,” added Deputy Mulcahy.

“Dublin City Council also receiving €16.2 million for rental accommodation and €1.4 million for traveller accommodation.”

 “The funds being released to Dublin City Council this year will help improve and upgrade the housing stock and ensure high quality housing is provided to those in need,” concluded Deputy Mulcahy.