Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1552. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount that was paid by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to external contractors to investigate the works carried out by contractors under SEAI schemes; if the results of any such investigations will be made available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31622/15]
View answerThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has operated the Better Energy schemes on behalf of my Department since 2009. Collectively the schemes have provided over €400 million support towards energy upgrades in almost 300,000 homes, supporting around 2,300 jobs per annum in the construction sector.
Following an extensive tendering process in accordance with EU and Irish public procurement rules, KSN Energy was appointed to undertake property inspections on behalf of SEAI in relation to the Better Energy schemes. In the twelve months to September 2015, KSN were paid €634,000 by SEAI to complete 12,200 home inspections. Arising from these inspections around 1,390 remedial works were needed on scheme homes last year to ensure compliance with the technical specifications of the scheme.
