€4.1m housing adaptation funding for Louth

Fine Gael Councillor Robert Nash has welcomed the recent announcement of increased funding for housing adaptation grants which will support recipients to live independently in their homes and communities.

Funding of €4,139,549 for housing adaptation grants will have a meaningful impact on the home life of many older people and those with disabilities in Louth, according to Cllr Nash.

Cllr Nash said the funding this year of €4,139,549 for Louth County council demonstrates Fine Gael’s commitment to supporting older people and those with disabilities to continue living in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

He further said that this year’s overall allocation increase of 30%, represents an additional €30 million for the grants from government to €129.5 million for 2026, which have increased year on year since 2014.

When combined with contributions from local authorities, the projected funding figure for 2026 amounts to €152 million for the grants.

Councillor Nash said: “These grants are crucial in enabling Louth County Council to further support older and disabled individuals to adapt their homes to suit their needs and to maintain their independence.

“I have met many recipients here in Louth and have seen the positive difference that adaptation works have made to their lives at home.

“The local economy also benefits through the provision of employment for local tradespeople.

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“It is fantastic to see a 30% funding increase in this grant for 2026, which will deliver 17,000 grant claims for older and disabled people, many of them living in Louth.”

Cllr Nash added: “I would like to commend Louth county Council which does great work in administering the grants, including assessing the applications and arranging home inspections where adaptations are proposed.”

“I am firmly committed to supporting individuals to remain at home and within their own communities and these increased grants will enable more people to do that.”