Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his question. We understand the importance of housing adaptation grants for people with disabilities, mobility aids and housing aids for older people. These grants are 80% funded by our Department. The Exchequer funded the provision of €74.5 million for the housing adaptation grant for older people and people with a disability scheme, which has increased by €8 million for 2024 continuing the year-on-year increase since 2014.

Housing for All commits to reviewing the housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability scheme and a report on the review has been prepared by my Department. We hope to table amendments and publish the final report and update the relevant regulations in that regard. Among some of the changes will be in regards to considerations are the current income thresholds and grant limits.

My Department continues to engage with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform on the report's recommendations with the aim of introducing amendments as soon as possible.

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