Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
347. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory work that is being undertaken in his Department in order to meet the commitment in relation to action 2.14 in Housing for All which states that the Government will implement minimum BER standards where feasible for private rental properties commencing in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9247/22]
View answer348. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can elaborate on the use of the word feasible in relation to action 2.14 in Housing for All which states that the Government will implement minimum BER standards where feasible for private rental properties commencing in 2025; the parameters that will be set to determine feasibility as they apply to rental units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9248/22]
View answer349. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the anticipated timeline from the 2025 commencement for landlords to comply with minimum BER standards in rental stock in relation to action 2.14 in Housing for All which states that the Government will implement minimum BER standards where feasible for private rental properties commencing in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9249/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 347 to 349, inclusive, together.
The Government is committed under Housing for All to developing a roadmap to implement minimum Building Energy Rating (BER) standards, or ‘Cost Optimal’ equivalent, for the private rental sector beginning in 2025. This will increase energy efficiency, help to alleviate fuel poverty, help to protect tenant’s health and improve comfort levels in rental homes. Work in this area, which will support the objectives set down in the Government’s Climate Action Plan, is underway. The detailed parameters of the work including the scope, detailed approach to its implementation and associated timelines are under examination.
