Donegal is to receive an increase of allowance of more than €2.5M for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older and Disabled people.
The allocation was announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue.
The 2023 allocation for Donegal is over €2.5m with 80% State funding.
Confirming the funding today, Minister McConalogue said the Government wants ’empower people to live independently.”
He said “I am delighted to confirm increased funding in 2023 for Donegal to deliver Housing Adaptation Grants for Older and Disabled people.
“This allocation will build on the success of last year where we exceeded the number of home adaptations initially targeted. We want to empower and enable people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible – these grants help us to do just that.
“They also provide a boost to local economies, creating employment opportunities for local contractors. I want to thank my colleague Minister O’Brien for making the allocation and to Donegal County Council who administer it.”
Grants of up to €30,000 are available to assist disabled people in carrying out necessary works to make a house more suitable for their needs.
Additionally, grants of up to €8,000 are available to assist older people to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out on their homes. Grants of up to €6,000 are available for mobility aids.
The funding announced today, which supports home adaptations for older people, those with a disability and people with mobility issues, provides 80% Exchequer funding through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The remaining 20% in funding comes from the relevant local authority.