What do grants cover and can everyone avail of these?

Grants will cover a proportion of the costs of remedial works. Certain qualifying rules apply and the rates of grants vary depending on income thresholds. For details check the on the Citizen’s Information website at

www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/owning_a_home/home_owners/domestic_wastewater_treatment.html

Note that the general deadline for registering septic tanks passed in 2013. However, grants may still be obtained.