Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
424. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13197/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2013, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas library, brought into operation a grants scheme to assist with the cost of remediation of septic tanks and domestic waste water treatment systems which are deemed, following inspection under the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Inspection Plan, to require repair or upgrading.
The grant scheme ensures that the limited financial resources available are targeted towards householders, particularly those on lower incomes, who incur expenditure directly as a result of the implementation of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. The scheme does not apply to businesses.
Full details of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, are clearly set out in the explanatory leaflet and application form published on my Department’s website at the following link:
http://www.housing.gov.ie/en/Publications/Environment/Water/FileDownLoad,33607,en.pdf.
