Dr. Emer Begley:

At the moment, the housing adaptation grant is not sufficient as regards the amount people are awarded. A lot of these technologies are very expensive. Their advancement is also fast moving. It is about that, increasing the amount people can access under the grant. It is also about awareness in local authorities that it is not just about the adaptation of a downstairs loo or bedroom or installing a ramp. People should be able to access the grant for such things as smart and AI-enabled devices in the home to support independent living.