Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
136. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 29 September 2021, the date by which a nationally accredited insulation product will be available for use in homes that were built before 1940; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12394/22]
View answerThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to lower income households vulnerable to energy poverty. A range of home energy improvements can be funded under this scheme. The upgrades that are recommended for any given property depend on many factors including the age, size, type and condition of the property. The Warmer Homes Scheme criteria relating to the inclusion of insulation works on homes built before 1940 will be kept under review in the context of a forthcoming guidance document entitled “Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings”. These Guidelines are being developed by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. I understand that this process is well advanced and the Guidance is expected to be available later this year.
