Over 9,500 Irish homes, mainly in six counties, are affected by defective concrete, with millions in grants already issued for repairs.

Approximately 9,500 homes across Ireland are affected by defective concrete blocks, primarily in Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, and Sligo, according to new data. The Oireachtas committee is reviewing the remediation scheme, which has issued €479 million in grants to Donegal and €69 million in Mayo, with hundreds of homes now repaired. The Irish Council for Social Housing is urging the government to create a dedicated grant for social housing, citing hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases. Public buildings, including schools, are also impacted.