Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
237. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who are homeowners, landlords, tenants, and separately, social housing tenants who have registered for the water conservation grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28971/15]
View answerThe water conservation grant has been introduced to support households in conserving water in the home. It is being administered by the Department of Social Protection on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.
To be eligible for the grant, a person must have registered their principal, private residence with Irish Water on or before 30 June 2015. As part of the application process applicants will be asked to confirm that this dwelling was their principal, private residence on 30 June 2015. In the circumstances, the type of detail requested by the Deputy is not necessary for the administration of the grant and consequently is not available to this Department.
Irish Water is finalising total figures for the number of registered persons who may be eligible to apply for the water conservation grant. Current figures from Irish Water suggest that approximately 1.3 million people may be eligible. These people will receive letters from this Department in August/September advising them of the application process.
