€7.5m to Adapt Houses for older people and people with disabilities in Cork

Older and people with disabilities in Cork will be empowered to stay in their homes independently for longer with €117 million for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People, said Fine Gael TD for Cork North West John Paul O’ Shea.

Deputy O’Shea said this funding of €7,570,002 for Cork highlights the government’s commitment to supporting older people and those with disabilities remain in their homes.

“Its fantastic to see a 26% increase in this grant for 2025, showing the governments continued commitment to supporting older people and those with disabilities.

“This funding will help empower Cork County Council to further assist older and disabled individuals in living independently within their own homes.

“This funding will ensure 13,000 older people and disabled people to live independently in their own homes across Ireland, many of them in Cork.

“I’ve met many grant recipients across Cork and I’ve witnessed first-hand the huge difference it has made in empowering older and disabled people to live independently at home in their own communities for longer.

“I also want to thank Cork Country Council who work hard to administer the grants, assess applications and arrange home inspections where adaptations are proposed.

“Fine Gael will always fight for people with disabilities and older people, particularly when it comes to housing. Our party is committed to supporting people who need it most, and this funding of €7,570,002 is a key example of this”, concluded Deputy O’Shea