Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013
190. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed budget for the energy upgrade of local authority properties as recently announced as part of a local stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30997/13]
View answerOn 5 June, I announced a new €50 million three-year energy efficiency investment programme for local authority homes. This is a key part of the Government’s additional €150 million capital investment in the economy over 2013-2014. This programme will target the 25,000 least energy efficient local authority homes. This will result in warmer homes and lower energy bills for thousands of families and will also create around 1,000 jobs in the sector. I intend to announce capital allocations to local authorities very shortly in order that contracts can be commenced as soon as possible. This programme will operate nationwide and homes in all local authority areas will benefit under this measure. My Department met recently with housing practitioners from all local authorities with the objective of getting work started as quickly as possible. Some €10 million of the €50 million programme is available for spending in 2013.
