Just over €1 million in funding has been allocated to Waterford City & County Council to improve existing social housing. The money will be used for essential works like adaptations for older people and those with disabilities, as well as home extensions to relieve overcrowding.

90% of the funding—€975,200—is coming from the Department of Housing, with the remaining €108,000 from the local authority.

The scheme supports everything from stair-lifts, ramps, and grab rails to larger changes like downstairs bedrooms and wet rooms. It also includes the Improvement Works in Lieu scheme, allowing approved social housing applicants to modify privately owned homes.

The funding is part of a €23 million national package aimed at helping people live independently and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.

A total of 7,871 new build social homes were constructed in 2024, falling short of the government’s target of 9,300.

The government aims to deliver 10,000 new build social homes in 2025.

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