Donegal County Council Scheme Updates
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Donegal County Council, as a Designated Local Authority, are tasked with the Administration of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.
The primary legislation which underpins the Enhanced Scheme and the role of Donegal County Council as a Designated Local Authority is the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022.
The primary aim of the Enhanced Grant Scheme is to assist homeowners, impacted and affected by the presence of deleterious materials, to have their homes remediated.
Please find below comprehensive information on the Enhanced Grant Scheme.
You are encouraged to review the information provided on the various tabs in advance of submitting your application to the Enhanced Scheme.
Remedial Options Available
There are five remedial options available under the Enhanced Grant Scheme:
Remedial Option |
Remedial Works Description |
Option 1 |
Demolish entire dwelling and rebuild (in the exact position on the land on which the relevant dwelling was situated before it was demolished |
Option 2 |
Demolish and rebuild external walls (both outer and inner leafs) down to foundation on a phased basis and re-render |
Option 3 |
Demolish and rebuild external walls (both outer and internal leafs) down to top of rising wall on a phased basis and re-render |
Option 4 |
Demolish and rebuild external walls (outer leaf only) down to top of rising wall on a phased basis and re-render |
Option 5 |
Demolish and rebuild outer leaf of affected walls only and re-render |
Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme – Ministerial Guidelines
Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme: Your Questions Answered
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks – Act 2022
Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks- Regulations 2023
Defective Concrete Block Rates – Oct 2024
Information on Defective Concrete Block Rates
Independent Panel for assessment of Appeals
Defective Concrete Blocks Planning Services Advice Note July 2023
Defective Concrete Blocks Planning Services Advice Note – November 2023 Update
Validation requirements under the Enhanced Grant Scheme for a valid application
Guidance on submitting a valid Payment claim for Ancillary Grant – June 2024