Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
387. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of increasing the housing adaption grants by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21390/20]
View answerIn 2020, a total of €73.75 million is available for the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Scheme, in respect of private houses. This is made up of €59 million Exchequer funding, which is an increase of some 3.5% on 2019, with the balance of €14.75m being contributed by the local authorities. The suite of grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People.
Increasing funding by 10% would cost an additional €5.9 million to the Exchequer, with a further €1.475 million to be contributed by the local authorities.
Further consideration will be given to this funding over the coming years in the context of the range of housing supports and provisions available and also considering the Housing Options for Our Ageing Population - Policy Statement (Actions 4.1/4.2), which is available on my Department's website at the following link:
https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/housingoptionsforanageingpopulationeng_web.pdf.
