Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
668. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is grant aid available for septic tanks in close proximity to char habitats, given that char fish are a protected species (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35342/26]
View answerGrant assistance may be provided in certain circumstances under the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems scheme for the remediation or replacement of defective systems, including septic tanks, where they are found to pose a risk to the environment.
Eligibility is not based on proximity to specific habitats or species; however, environmental sensitivities may be taken into account in determining environmental risk under the scheme. Grant support is targeted at systems that are found, following an inspection, to be defective and that present a priority environmental or public health risk.
In accordance with the law, the proper maintenance and operation of the domestic wastewater treatment systems is the responsibility of the owner.
