Over €5,300,000 million awarded under Housing Adaptation Grants across Cavan and Monaghan

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Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith has welcomed today’s announcement of total funding of €5,332,512 for Housing Adaptation Grants across Cavan and Monaghan. Of this amount, €4,532,636 will be provided through exchequer funding and €799,876 through projected local authority contributions.

The funding announced for Cavan and Monaghan forms part of a wider national package which will see total projected funding of over €152 million allocated nationwide. The increased funding is expected to support approximately 17,000 grant claims.

This year’s allocation represents an increase of €30 million for the scheme and continues the year on year rise in funding since 2014. When combined with contributions from local authorities, the projected national funding of over €152 million for 2026 will support around 17,000 grant claims for older people and people with disabilities, helping them to live independently in their own homes.

Under the scheme, grants of up to €40,000 are available to assist people with disabilities in carrying out essential works to make their homes more suitable for their needs. Grants of up to €10,700 are also available to support older people in carrying out necessary repairs or improvements to their homes, while grants of up to €8,000 are available for mobility aids.

Speaking on the announcement, Deputy Smith said:

“The Housing Adaptation Grant scheme provides practical assistance to older people and individuals with disabilities who need to adapt their homes to better suit their needs.

“In 2025, local authorities processed approximately 15,700 applications under the scheme, highlighting just how important this support is for many households.

“By helping to fund essential adaptations and improvements, these grants allow people to remain living independently in their own homes for longer and can also support a smoother transition home following a hospital stay.

“Supporting people to age in place and remain part of their local communities is a priority for Fianna Fáil, and schemes like this are vital in making that possible.”