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Statistics for Defective Concrete Block Scheme to the end of July 2026

This page tracks the progress of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme for July 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

Summary of Statistics for DCB Grant Scheme to 31 July 2026
Clare Donegal Limerick Mayo Sligo Total
Total Number of Applications
(both schemes)
255 2805 96 523 14 3693
Applications
Received for Previous Scheme
N/A 1296 N/A 348 N/A 1644
Applications
Received for Current Scheme
255 1509 96 175 14 2049
Total
Number of Remedial Options/Grants Determined by Housing Agency
100 819 33 65 0 1017
Transitional
Applications - Total Number of Remedial Options/Grants Determined by Local
Authorities
N/A 695 N/A 281 N/A 976
Number
of Applicants who have submitted Remedial Works Plans (both schemes)
48 1213 5 285 0 1551
Number
of Applicants who have Commenced Work 
(both schemes)
43 1041 5 274 0 1363
Number
of Applicants who have Completed Remediation Works (both schemes)
4 429 0 156 0 589
Number
of Applicants who have been issued Letters of Assurance
2 125 0 6 0 133
Total
Spend on DCB Grant Scheme since June 2020
€369m

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Summary of Statistics for DCB Grant Scheme to 31 July 2026
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