Donegal council reports €314m paid under defective concrete grant scheme

Donegal County Council has confirmed that €314,273,949 has been paid to homeowners affected by defective concrete under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Scheme.

The council’s monthly update, covering applications up to 31 October 2026, shows 4,109 online registrations, of which 1,611 applicants have received an approved remediation option and a grant amount. Works have started on 1,156 properties and 521 remedial projects are now complete.

In total, €582,644,570 has been approved for grants under the scheme to date. The council noted a continued upward trend in both applications and remedial works in 2026 and is re‑configuring its systems to handle Engineer Report Fees for Transitional Applicants, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Transitional applications – those transferred from the previous scheme – total 1,296, with 849 approvals issued before the Enhanced Scheme began. Of the 709 grant amounts calculated for these, 538 were Option 1, 22 Option 2, one Option 3, three Option 4 and 145 blended options, amounting to €255,594,957.

The Housing Agency has determined damage thresholds for 1,975 validated applications, approving remediation grants for 902 cases, valued at €327,049,613. To date, €289,122,022 of the council’s payments have gone to remediation works, with ancillary and professional fees accounting for the remainder.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Aiden Tieulie / Pexels.