Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
360. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any grant available to a person aged under 66 years to renovate their home where it is in very poor condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42319/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides exchequer funding to local authorities to support the Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability schemes. These grants schemes are available to assist eligible applicants living in privately owned homes to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs to remain living independently in their own homes.
The administration of the grants scheme, including the assessment, approval and prioritisation of grant applications under the various measures, is the responsibility of each local authority. Having considered all of the circumstances in any particular case, it is a matter for the local authority to determine grant eligibility. Local authorities, in administering the scheme, work with qualifying applicants to secure the most beneficial outcome possible in line with the applicants' financial circumstances and within the parameters of the grant scheme.
My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment recently published the National Retrofit Plan, as part of the Climate Action Plan, which sets out ambitious plan for the retrofitting of a significant number homes by the end of 2030.
Additionally, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates a number of schemes which provide grant funding towards home energy upgrades. Further information in relation to these schemes can be found on the SEAI website at the following link: www.seai.ie/home-energy/home-upgrades/
