DLR to receive €2.67m in funding for home adaptation grants

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council will receive funding to provide home adaptations for older people and those living with disability and mobility issues, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister Josepha Madigan said the local authority has been allocated €2.67m in funding foe home adaptations.

“I am delighted that my colleagues, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke TD, and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD have announced a €75m fund for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability.

“These grants are important as they help our older citizens and those with disabilities and mobility issues to remain living independently in their own homes for longer should they wish and will also facilitate early return from hospital.”

It is understood that the Department of Housing is supplying 80% of the grants, with 20% coming from the local authority

“The Council will receive a combined total of €2,673,071 to support people with the repairs and other adaptations they need to live in their homes, which is most welcome – especially for my own constituents in Dublin Rathdown,” said Minister Madigan.

“Grants of up to €30,000 are available to help people with a disability in carrying out works required to make a house more suitable for their needs, up to €8,000 to assist older people to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out and up to €6,000 for mobility aids.

“These grants can help create employment opportunities for builders and businesses and help reduce the dependency on our health services by supporting independent living for as long as possible,” she said.

“Minister O’Brien also stated that while the current shutdown in construction activity remains in place, people should know that housing adaptation works can continue with the consent of the homeowner and once public health guidelines are adhered to.”