Domestic Lead Remediation Grant

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Domestic Lead Remediation Grants

Description of Service

The Domestic Lead Remediation (Financial Assistance) Regualtions 2016 (S.I. 56 of 2016 were signed into law on 5th Feb 2016 and provide for a means tested grant to be paid in certain circumstances where lead service pipes are found at domestic premises.  The explanatory memorandum for the scheme and the application form can be accessed by clicking here here. Alongside this scheme Irish Water is committing to replace any lead service piping on the public side by availing of the Customer Opt-In Lead Pipe Replacement Scheme which is available by clicking here.

Eligibility

Please see details in explanatory memorandum link above

Basis of Assessment

Please see details in explanatory memorandum link above

Contact Point

Enda Moloney, Water Services

Appeals Process

You can appeal a decision to the: Administrative Officer, Water Services Section.

If you feel that you have been unfairly treated or are not satisfied with our decision on your complaint, it is open to you to contact the Office of the Ombudsman. By law the Ombudsman can investigate complaints about any of our administrative actions or procedures as well as delays or inaction in your dealings with us. The Ombudsman provides an impartial, independent and free dispute resolution service.

Contact details are as follows:-

Office of the Ombudsman 18 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2