An application was turned down in November due to funding.
A new housing body is being sought by the local authority in Laois to back a planned domestic abuse refuge for the county.
Laois Domestic Abuse Service had chosen Sophia Housing to be the approved housing body to back the project in order to avail of Capital Assistance Scheme funding.
The Department of Housing denied the application in November due to Sophia being unable to meet funding criteria.
Independent Councillor for Portlaoise Caroline Dwane Stanley says it's back to the drawing board:
Carlow Man Dies In Workplace Accident
Details Announced For Next Public Sector Pay Strike
Offaly TD Slams Lack Of Answers From HSE On Midlands Hospice
Two People Taken To Hospital Following Midlands Crash
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep
Man Dies In Workplace Accident
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor