Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
836 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if aid is available for the repair of an old house in the Gaeltacht area other than a Gaeltacht grant. [12084/04]
View answerA grants scheme for the conservation of protected buildings is administered by all of the main local authorities, based on their assessment and prioritisation of applications from property owners, including house owners. The scheme is aimed at assisting owners and occupiers to carry out conservation works on privately owned structures of architectural significance and are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000. The standard amount of grant is 50% of the approved cost of works, up to a maximum of €13,000. Inquiries should be made to the relevant local authority.
There are also a number of schemes that provide assistance towards the repair and adaptation of private dwellings. They consist of a scheme of improvement works in lieu of rehousing and disabled persons and essential repair grants, all of which are operated by local authorities. My Department operates a grant scheme for the renewal and repair of thatched roofs. A special scheme of housing aid for the elderly is also operated by the health boards. Full information on these schemes is available from the authorities that operate them.
