Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The protocol agreement referred to by the Minister as between the Department and the lead authority for the Mid- West region.The annual expenditure programme(s) submitted by the Mid-West region in relation to homeless services to the Department. Records disclosing the approved funding allocations by the Department to the Mid-West region and/or Clare County Council in the period 01/01/2017 to 13/06/2022.