House Adaptation Grants

Since last October Killarney town councillor Tom Doherty has consistently highlighted the need for extra funding for house adaptation grants. These grants are administered by Kerry County Council. The grants are available under two categories, one for those with a disability and the other for senior citizens. Both greatly improve independence and quality of life within community and neighbourhood living.   Cllr Doherty was informed late last year that the funding for 2012 was depleted and that the funding available for 2013 was already fully allocated. The council contacted the government departments involved to address the need for extra funding within the County. The funding has been cut at a national level by 40 per cent. To the dismay of Cllr. Tom Doherty said that he was informed at the last monthly meeting of Killarney town council that funding for the county has actually been reduced by 66   per cent. Cllr Doherty then request that we contact other county councils the see if they still have any adaptation grant funding available.  

tomkillarney@yahoo.ie 087 2942260