Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2023
225. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a grant is available to all local authorities to upgrade an existing septic tank; if so, the criteria used in the assessment of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20527/23]
View answerI can confirm that my Department provides grant assistance to householders to replace, carry out remediation work, repair or upgrades to their domestic waste water treatment systems (also known as septic tanks).
In order to qualify for the grant the properties concerned must be identified as requiring action under the National Inspection Plan or be in an area prioritised for environmental protection.
Further details of the grant can be found on my Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/publication/6cc1e-domestic-waste-water-treatment-systems-septic-tanks/ or from the local authorities who are responsible for the day to day administration of these grants.
