Fianna Fáil’s Senator Eugene Murphy has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien of his intention to increase grant limits by over 30% and the income thresholds by 25% for those applying for support under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Scheme.
The review recommends an increase in grant limits in excess of 30% and an increase in income thresholds of 25%. The report also recommends adjusting the burden sharing for local authorities by reducing the local authority funding contribution to 15% (from the existing 20%) together with a number of amendments to the means test. These changes are expected to take effect in Q1 next year.
Senator Murphy said: “Having called for an increase to both the grant limits and the thresholds for some time now I am delighted to see that Minister O’Brien has received Cabinet approval to do just that. Grant limits will increase by €10,000 in some circumstances which will be welcome news to many.
