Housing grant increases welcomed by Kildare-based Senator

Housing grant increases which are being planned by the government have been welcomed by one Kildare-based Senator.

Labour Party Senator Mark Wall welcomed the latest announcement, saying: "You will all be familiar that I have continually raised the need to increase Housing Adaption and Housing Aid grants during my time in the Seanad.

"Today at last, the government published the report that I was promised almost three years ago; there must be an election in the air."

"I want to welcome the increases the report recommends."

The Athy politician continued: "The Housing Aid is set to increase to €10,700 and the Housing Adaption is increasing to €40,000.

"The report also proposes [the] very welcome increase in the means test.

"It’s important that these recommendations are implemented urgently... I am aware of many families who could not complete the much needed housing adaptation their loved one needs and the fact that many families could not proceed with the housing aid grant."

Senator Wall concluded: "I promise to continue raising this important matter and if you would like to discuss further, give me
a ring on 083-334-1488 or drop me a line to mark.wall@oir.ie."

File photograph: Labour Party Senator Mark Wall.