Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013
394. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an application has been received for funding for a project (details supplied) in Dublin 2; when it will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53887/13]
View answerIn January 2011, my Department approved a proposal by Dublin City Council to proceed to tender stage with an energy retrofitting project at Glovers Court. It is a matter for the City Council to determine the projects to be advanced to implementation stage and funded out of the capital allocations provided by my Department.
In line with overall national policy which promotes a reduction in energy use, the enhancement of energy efficiency standards remains a priority within my Department’s overall strategy for the improvement of local authority housing. This year, my Department is providing funding of over €62 million to Dublin City Council in respect of the 2013 social housing programme. This includes over €9.7 million for remedial works to housing estates and flat complexes in Dublin City and almost €3 million for energy retrofitting works, including works to a number of flat complexes. My Department has submitted a proposal under the EU Structural and Investment funds 2014 -2020, as part of the South and East Regional Operational Programme, for the deep retrofitting of some 2,000 apartments and flats, some 1,500 of which are located in Dublin. Glovers Court is included as part of this proposal. A decision on this application is awaited.
