The selection of projects now being advanced is based on the priority afforded by the local authority following a 'Call for Proposals' to approved housing bodies.
The Government approved the Implementation Plan on the State's Response to Homelessness.
Minister O'Sullivan said: "The Government is fully committed to addressing the crisis of homelessness and I am pleased to announce a programme of works that will form part of the response to dealing with this growing problem.
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"Approved housing bodies play a key role in the delivery of housing and related supports for homeless persons and other vulnerable groups such as older people and people with disabilities.
"Of the €46 million being announced today some €19 million has been ring-fenced for the delivery of 187 units to be acquired or constructed in the local authority areas across the country to specifically accommodate persons and families who are homeless."
As a result of a special initiative, €10m is also being provided for the acquisition of 66 units by approved housing bodies to address the homeless problem specifically presenting in the Dublin City area.
Minister O'Sullivan added: "This initiative will have an immediate effect in Dublin City which has the greatest number of people currently experiencing homelessness. The funding of over €10 million is being made available under CAS to approved housing bodies which have identified specific properties that will be acquired in a short timeframe."
The balance of the €46m, around €16.7m will fund the delivery of 163 units to accommodate persons with a disability and older persons in various locations around the country.
(CD/JP)
