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No plans to expand septic tank grant scheme
Amy Forde
Updated terms and conditions in the scheme saw the removal of a requirement to have had the septic tank registered in 2013.
14 February 2024 Schemes
Over 500 septic tanks grants issued in three years
For 2024, there is an increased grant rate of up to €12,000 available to rural dwellers in certain parts of the country.
14 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir wants no Lough Neagh ‘blame game’
Research has shown that 62% of phosphorus in Northern Ireland's waterways comes from farms, 24% is from wastewater and 12% is due to septic tanks
Map: find out if your house is eligible for new €12,000 septic tank grant
The Department of Housing has published a map which shows what parts of the country are eligible and ineligible for the new grant rate.
7 January 2024 News
Proposed water charges to impact in rural areas
The Department of Infrastructure has opened a consultation on potential water charges in Northern Ireland.
13 December 2023 Northern Ireland
Septic tank grants tricky to get
The Dealer sees that the grants for septic tanks have supposedly got easier to achieve, though they are still waiting on TAMS approval for the slatted tank.
22 November 2023 Dealer
New grant for septic tanks will ease ‘financial burden’ on households
From 1 January 2024, the grant available to repair, upgrade or replace septic tanks is to increase.
14 November 2023 News
Grants of up to €12,000 to repair or replace septic tanks
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has announced a 140% increase in the maximum payment for septic tanks.
4 November 2023 News