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Over €80 million in housing adaptation grant funding for older and disabled people has been announced.
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell TD, confirmed the news today (May 2).
The 2023 funding allocation is expected to result in some 12,300 grants for older people and disabled people across Ireland to facilitate them living independently in their own homes.
Minister O’Brien said, "I am delighted to allocate increased funding in 2023 to deliver 12,300 Housing Adaptation Grants for Older and Disabled people. This allocation will build on the success of last year where we exceeded the number of home adaptations initially targeted.
"We want to empower and enable people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible – these grants help us to do just that. They also provide a boost to local economies, creating employment opportunities for local contractors.”
Grants of up to €30,000 are available to assist disabled people in carrying out necessary works to make a house more suitable for their needs.
Additionally, grants of up to €8,000 are available to assist older people to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out on their homes, with €6,000 available for mobility aids.
Minister O’Donnell said, "This Government is committed to this scheme as it is essential in supporting older and disabled people in their daily lives. These grants have a huge bearing on the home life of their many beneficiaries and play a critical role in helping disabled people and those reaching an age when they are less mobile, to continue to live independently in their own homes.
"As Minister of State with responsibility for housing for older people and disabled people, I am fully committed to supporting individuals to continue living independently at home and within their own communities. The funding announced today will facilitate this goal.”
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