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

This page tracks the progress of the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme for June 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 30 June 2026
Clare Donegal Limerick Mayo Sligo Total
Total Number of Applications
(both schemes)
235 2742 88 520 13 3598
Applications
Received for Previous Scheme
N/A 1296 N/A 348 N/A 1644
Applications
Received for Current Scheme
235 1446 88 172 13 1954
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 685 N/A 281 N/A 966
Number
of Applicants who have submitted Remedial Works Plans (both schemes)
47 1167 6 281 0 1501
Number
of Applicants who have Commenced Work 
(both schemes)
40 1011 5 272 0 1328
Number
of Applicants who have Completed Remediation Works (both schemes)
4 384 0 154 0 542
Number
of Applicants who have been issued Letters of Assurance
2 122 0 6 0 130
Total
Spend on DCB Grant Scheme since June 2020
€361m

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Summary of Statistics for DCB Grant Scheme to 30 June 2026
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