Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2023
118. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if grants are available for inspected and condemned septic tanks that were not registered with a local authority in 2013 but have been registered in 2023, at a cost of €50. [46994/23]
View answerThere are currently three Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) grant schemes, commonly known as Septic Tank Grants, available to householders. The purpose of the grants is to provide financial assistance to householders to repair or upgrade septic tanks including those that fail inspections by a local authority.
I can confirm that my Department, in consultation with key stakeholders, have completed a review of the three grant schemes. The review process included extensive consultation with stakeholders in the Rural Water Sector to identify where improvements could and should be made to the terms and conditions of the grants.
I expect to make an announcement on the outcome of the review in the coming weeks.
