Defective Blocks
Mayo Defective Concrete Block Community Facilitators
In 2023 Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien commenced the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. This scheme provides financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Clare whose dwelling has been damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction. Grants of up to €420,000 are available for affected homeowners depending on the works required under the scheme
Mayo North East Partnership work in partnership with Mayo County Council and have two Defective Concrete Block (DCB) Community Facilitators in place throughout Mayo.
Defective Concrete Block Support
The Defective Concrete Block Community Facilitators are responsible for supporting homeowners through the application process and facilitating access to the relevant support services.
The Facilitators hold weekly clinics by appointment offering practical support in the various steps of the process from scanning and uploading documents and signposting information to homeowners about other supports available. This is a Free and Confidential service.
The Facilitators aim is to prioritise homeowners and families who are most vulnerable and who need this support most. The community support on the ground continues to be vital for households, and the outreach clinics further enhance this work.
The Facilitators link in with local agencies, community groups, support services and key organisations with the service.
The DCB posts are supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, through Mayo County Council.
Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
Grants of up to €420,000 are available for affected homeowners depending on the works required under the scheme.
Documents providing detailed information on the process, including guidelines to facilitate, promote and support a consistent approach to the operation and administration of the scheme are available below:
- Your Questions Answered
- Ministerial Guidelines Document
- Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022
- Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Regulations 2023
Homeowners are strongly advised and encouraged to read these ahead of making an application.
Available to download are the following Application Process Guides:
Process of Application for Defective Concrete Blocks
Enhanced Scheme Rental Process of Application Guide DCB Rental
Applications under this scheme are to be made online via Mayo County Council:
https://consult.mayo.ie/en/user/login?current=homepage
Information Links:
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/8002e-enhanced-defective-concrete-blocks-grant-scheme/
https://www.mayo.ie/housing/defective-concrete-blocks-grant-scheme
Contact 087 – 4828261
Defective Concrete Blocks Community Facilitator:
The Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Community Facilitator, is available to guide homeowners, in particular disadvantaged and/or vulnerable individuals and families through the application process for the DCB grant scheme and facilitate access to the relevant support services.
Outreach Clinics
Clinics are by appointment in Ballina, Ballycastle, Belmullet, Crossmolina, Castlebar, Foxford, Killala and Westport to meet with the public and provide one to one support. These clinics are free of charge and are completely confidential.
Seeking Accommodation and Storage Expressions of Interest
Seeking expressions of interest from anyone in North Mayo, Castlebar, Westport or surrounding areas, who may have storage units, rental property, holiday home or vacant property that is available to rent and who wish to have their facility or house included in a list of retained rentals for homeowners affected by Defective Concrete Blocks.
For all enquiries or to book an appointment please contact:
Caroline Wilson, Mayo North East Partnership:
Phone: 087 482 8261 I Email: carolinewilson@mayonortheast.com