Kildare To Receive More Than €6.3m To Help Older And Disabled People Adapt Their Homes

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:53

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Kildare among the top-funded counties in national scheme supporting independent living.

Kildare will receive more than €6.3 million in funding to help older people and people with disabilities adapt their homes and live independently.

The funding is part of a €129.5 million national allocation for Housing Adaptation Grants announced by Housing Minister James Browne, along with Ministers of State Kieran O’Donnell and John Cummins.

When local authority contributions are included, the total projected funding for 2026 will exceed €152 million, helping to deliver around 17,000 grant claims nationwide.

Under the scheme, Kildare County Council will receive €5.42 million in exchequer funding, with the council expected to contribute €957,133, bringing the total allocation for the county to €6,380,888.

The allocation places Kildare sixth highest in the country, ahead of counties including Meath, Donegal and Wexford.

According to the last general census in 2022, approximately 12% or just under 30,000 people aged 65+.

Housing Adaptation Grants provide funding for improvements such as stairlifts, ramps and accessibility works.

Grants of up to €40,000 are available to assist people with disabilities to adapt their homes, while grants of up to €10,700 are available for necessary repairs or improvements for older people.

A further €8,000 can be provided for mobility aids.

Announcing the funding, Minister Browne said the grants help people remain living independently at home and can also support earlier discharge from hospital, while also creating employment opportunities for local contractors.