Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
133. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration will be given by his Department to engaging with other stakeholders on building capacity to achieve the key measures of the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9382/22]
View answerThe National Retrofit Plan sets out the Government's approach to achieving the Climate Action Plan targets of upgrading the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2/cost optimal level and installing 400,000 heat pumps to replace older, less efficient heating systems by 2030.
The Plan was informed by engagement, consultation and workshops with homeowners, the supply chain and financiers as well as collaborative working across relevant Government Departments and Agencies. The Government is committed to continuing to work in a collaborative way with stakeholders in relation to the implementation of the Plan. In addition, a cross-Departmental steering group will be established to oversee and monitor progress against our national targets, and develop new initiatives and policy responses as required.
