Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
251. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if households that have had their septic tank inspected and have failed, but have applied for the domestic waste water treatment systems grant to upgrade or replace their existing tanks, will be eligible for the recently announced improved grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49535/23]
View answerMy Department provides financial support through the domestic waste water treatment system (DWWTS) grant schemes to assist householders in carrying out works to repair, upgrade or replace defective septic tanks.
The changes I recently announced to these grants are to increase the maximum grant level available to €12,000 (up from €5,000) and remove a requirement for the historical registration of the DWWTS with the local authority in order to be eligible for a grant.
These changes will take effect from 1 January 2024 and I expect to publish the regulations and details of the terms and conditions in the coming weeks. Existing applicants may be eligible for the new grant schemes, provided that all eligibility criteria are met and can contact their local authority to confirm eligibility when the details of the new schemes are published.
