A cyberattack on an Irish engineering firm may have exposed personal data of applicants for defective concrete block repairs.

A cyber attack on Jennings O'Donovan, an engineering firm handling Ireland’s defective block grant scheme, may have compromised sensitive personal data from applicants seeking help for homes damaged by flawed concrete blocks. The Housing Agency confirmed the breach was isolated to the firm and is contacting affected individuals, stating those not reached are not impacted. The incident, involving thousands of homes in counties Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo, and Sligo, has raised data security concerns. The agency is working with the firm, notified the Data Protection Commissioner, and urged applicants to stay vigilant. Irish politician Charles Ward called for full transparency on the breach’s timeline, data exposed, and safeguards taken.