Grant scheme to spend €23m upgrading social housing stock 

Local authorities granted funding for modifications to housing for people with mobility or disability needs

Funding of €23m will be allocated to local authorities to carry out modifications to social housing stock for people with mobility or disability needs, the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government said on Monday.

The scheme will allow for adaptations, extensions, and improvements to houses and include 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. The funding extends to the Improvement Works in Lieu scheme which allows works to be carried out on a privately owned house where the applicant has been approved for social housing.