Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 February 2010
220 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants and funding that are available for a person that wishes to re-thatch their home which has a preservation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7386/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder my Department's Renewal or Repair of Thatch Roofs of a House grant scheme, a grant up to €3,810, or two thirds of the approved cost, whichever is the lesser, may be payable in respect of necessary works to renew or repair the thatched roofs of houses. A higher grant of up to €5,714 may be payable where the house is situated on certain specified islands off the West and South coasts. In the case of medical card holders, a grant of up to €6,350, or up to 80% of the approved cost, may be payable in respect of houses situated on the mainland, rising to €8,252 where the house is situated on a specified off-shore island. Eligibility under the grant scheme is contingent on the house being occupied as a normal place of residence on completion of the approved works.
