Louth Fine Gael TD, Paula Butterly has welcomed the announcement today of funding to the tune of €789,908 for social housing in County Louth which she says will help address the needs of older people and people with a disability.

Deputy Butterly said €23m in funding is being provided for local authorities across Ireland to carry out adaptations, extensions and other improvements to their existing social housing stock.

“I am delighted to see that €789,908 has been allocated for Louth. This funding will help improve housing conditions for older tenants and those with disabilities.

“It will also help tackle overcrowding in social housing and offer an alternative for those currently living in overcrowded private accommodation.

“This Disabled Persons Grant ensures homes are adapted to allow older people and those with disabilities to continue living independently, while also addressing overcrowding.

“This scheme funds essential home modifications for people with mobility or disability needs. These include minor adaptations like stair-lifts, ramps, and grab rails, larger projects such as extensions to reduce overcrowding as well as creating accessible spaces like a downstairs bedroom, en-suite, or wet-room.

“These grants so important for meeting the needs of local authority tenants and those awaiting social housing in Louth and play a key role in enabling people with disabilities to continue living autonomously.

“Fine Gael is committed to enabling older and disabled people to continue to live independently”, Deputy Butterly concluded.