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2 Million To Be Spent On Adapting Clare Homes

Two million euro will be spent on adapting the homes of the elderly and less-able bodied in Clare.

It forms part of a total fund of close to 60 million euro announced by Housing Minister Simon Coveney.

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The money will be distributed to older people and those with disabilities to ensure their homes are fit to live in and that they do not need to enter a care facility.

It’s claimed some people will still be losing out, after the government designated 2 million euro for housing adaptation grants to Clare.

Minister Simon Coveney has allocated the fund to this county as part of a total pot of around 60 million euro provided nationally to ensure less-abled people have a liveable home.

47.8 million euro is provided by the government, with the remaining 12 million coming from local authorities.

Shannon-based President of Active Retirement Ireland Kay Murphy says while it’s a welcome start, more needs to be done:

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