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Kildare Council To Get €4.9M For Home Upgrades To Tackle Backlog For Older And Disabled Residents

It's hoped the funding will tackle high demand, with significant backlogs in areas such as window and door replacements.

A total of €4.9 million in funding has been allocated to Kildare County Council for the Housing Adaptation Grant for both older people and disabled people.

It's hoped the funding will tackle high demand, with significant backlogs in areas such as window and door replacements.

The council will receive €4,171,314 in Exchequer funding.

This is supplemented by a projected Local Authority contribution of €736,114, bringing the total allocation to €4.9 million.

The Housing Adaptation Grant provides financial assistance to older people and individuals with disabilities to carry out necessary improvements in their homes.

Improvements include upgrades such as wheelchair accessibility, stair lifts, and other home modifications.

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