A cyber attack targeted Jennings O'Donovan, an engineering firm responsible for assessing applications under Ireland’s Defective Block Grant Scheme. The breach compromised personal data of applicants, including addresses, contact details, and photos of crumbling homes affected by defective bricks. The incident was isolated to the firm, but the stolen data raises concerns over privacy and potential misuse, given the sensitivity of the information tied to vulnerable homeowners. The Irish Housing Agency is coordinating with the company to investigate the breach, notify affected individuals, and implement safeguards. The Data Protection Commissioner and local authorities were also alerted. While the attack did not disrupt the grant scheme itself, the exposure of personal records—particularly for families already facing housing crises—heightens risks of fraud, identity theft, or further exploitation. The firm and government agencies are under pressure to provide transparency on the timeline, nature of the compromised data, and mitigation steps to restore trust among impacted applicants.