National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011 - 2016

(b)the approved housing body that the HSE has been notified of the applicationfor funding; and that, prior to consideration of the request for funding,written confirmation of HSE support for the application and confirmation thatthe project is approved in principle by the HSE for ongoing revenue fundingfor health service related support costs, is necessary, where such costs havebeen identified by the approved housing body.9. In the case of projects to be undertaken through revenue based funding for theprovision of accommodation, e.g. leasing type arrangements, written confirmation ofapproval in principle by the HSE for ongoing revenue funding for health servicerelated support costs should be included in the proposal submitted to theDepartment of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government by the approvedhousing body.10. This protocol applies to social housing projects provided by approved housing bodiesfor people with a disability. A review of this protocol shall be undertaken by theDepartment of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and the Departmentof Health and Children, following the first 12 months of implementation and,thereafter, shall be subject to periodic review as necessary.11. This protocol has been adopted for implementation with effect from 8th March 2011.157