More than €3.5 million in State funding has been announced for Louth to support housing adaptation grants that help older people and people with disabilities improve their homes.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, along with Minister of State with responsibility for Older Persons Kieran O’Donnell TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD, confirmed that €3,518,609 in Exchequer funding has been allocated to Louth.
Nationally, €129.5 million in Exchequer funding has been announced for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People. When combined with contributions from local authorities, the projected total funding for 2026 will exceed €152 million.
The increased funding is expected to support around 17,000 grant claims nationwide, helping older people and people with disabilities remain living independently in their own homes. The projected total funding for Louth is €4,139,540.
Under the scheme, grants of up to €40,000 are available to assist disabled people in carrying out the necessary work to make a home more suitable for their needs. Grants of up to €10,700 are available to assist older people to carry out necessary repairs or improvements to their homes, while grants of up to €8,000 are available for mobility aids.
Commenting today, Minister Browne said:
The continued support of these grant schemes are a key Government commitment. I am delighted that the increased level of funding available in 2026 will continue to ensure delivery of these significant grants. Housing Adaptation Grants help to support independent living for people in their own homes and can also facilitate an early return from hospitals. I have witnessed firsthand how these grants have benefitted many people across the country to remain living independently at home. These grants also support local economies, creating employment opportunities for local contractors.
Minister of State with responsibility for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell, said:
These Housing Adaption Grants have a really positive impact on the home life of many older and disabled people and play a critical role in helping them to continue to live independently.
In my role as Minister of State with responsibility for housing for older people, I am committed to supporting people to continue living in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Today’s announcement is a vital step towards this commitment.
Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins, said:
Local authorities play a central role in administering these schemes. In 2025, some 15,700 grant claims were processed across the 31 local authorities. I want to compliment local authorities for the key role they play in administering the grants, including assessing applications and arranging home inspections where adaptations are proposed. Through this work, local authorities are empowering older and disabled people in their daily routines, enabling them to maintain their independence within their own homes.
