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Statistics for Defective Concrete Block Scheme to the end of January 2026
- Published on: 20 March 2026
- Last updated on: 20 March 2026
Introduction
This page tracks the progress of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme for January 2026.
It provides up-to-date figures on how many people have applied for the scheme, how many approvals were issued, and the status of remediation works in Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo, and Sligo.
Data table
| Clare | Donegal | Limerick | Mayo | Sligo | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Number of Applications (both schemes) |
185 | 2467 | 75 | 488 | 10 | 3225 |
|
Applications Received for Previous Scheme |
N/A | 1296 | N/A | 348 | N/A | 1644 |
|
Applications Received for Current Scheme |
185 | 1171 | 75 | 140 | 10 | 1581 |
|
Total Number of Remedial Options/Grants Determined by Housing Agency |
81 | 718 | 28 | 36 | 0 | 863 |
|
Transitional Applications - Total Number of Remedial Options/Grants Determined by Local Authorities |
N/A | 670 | N/A | 281 | N/A | 951 |
|
Number of Applicants who have submitted Remedial Works Plans (both schemes) |
26 | 974 | 5 | 263 | 0 | 1268 |
|
Number of Applicants who have Commenced Work (both schemes) |
20 | 851 | 2 | 263 | 0 | 1136 |
|
Number of Applicants who have Completed Remediation Works (both schemes) |
3 | 288 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 432 |
|
Number of Applicants who have been issued Letters of Assurance |
2 | 109 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 117 |
|
Total Spend on DCB Grant Scheme since June 2020 |
€271.7m | |||||
