Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
239. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the building energy ratings achieved by homes retrofitted through the Midlands Retrofit Programme in 2021 and 2022; and the reason for the underspend in addition to the Covid-19 pandemic. [27440/22]
View answer240. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority social homes that have been retrofitted to a building energy rating B2 or cost optimal equivalent through the Midlands Retrofit Programme, by local authority in tabular form. [27441/22]
View answer241. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes, broken down by BER rating, prior to their retrofitting under the Midlands Retrofit Programme in 2021 and 2022, by local authority; the number of homes, broken down by BER rating, after their retrofitting under the Midlands Retrofit Programme in 2021 and 2022, by local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27442/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 240, 239 and 241 together.
In 2020 funding of €20 million was made available for an energy efficiency retrofitting programme to upgrade approximately 750 dwellings in the midlands, under the 'Just Transition' programme. The Midlands Retrofit Programme (MRP) was established as a pilot programme to provide learning on the move to B2/Cost Optimal retrofitting, test the benefit of focusing on upgrading larger batches of homes in distinct, compact geographical areas whilst simultaneously providing an economic stimulus to the counties most affected by the cessation of peat harvesting for electricity generation.
The Programme experienced significant delays due to the effects of COVID-19 and associated difficulties including tendering and supply chain issues. It delivered 146 retrofit homes in 2021 and will finish at the end of 2022.
The tables below give a breakdown of pre and post works BERs by local authority area for the 146 properties completed in 2021. Minimal funding has been recouped to date to local authorities under the programme. Full details will be provided in early 2023 when the programme is completed and all claims from local authorities have been received and processed.
|
Local Authority |
Pre-Works BER Rating |
|
Galway County |
56 |
|
B3 |
1 |
|
C1 |
7 |
|
C2 |
5 |
|
C3 |
21 |
|
D1 |
10 |
|
D2 |
3 |
|
E1 |
3 |
|
E2 |
2 |
|
F |
1 |
|
G |
3 |
|
Kildare |
20 |
|
C1 |
5 |
|
C3 |
8 |
|
D1 |
1 |
|
D2 |
1 |
|
E1 |
1 |
|
F |
4 |
|
Offaly |
18 |
|
C3 |
1 |
|
D2 |
1 |
|
E2 |
7 |
|
F |
5 |
|
G |
4 |
|
Roscommon |
40 |
|
D2 |
9 |
|
E1 |
13 |
|
E2 |
11 |
|
F |
3 |
|
*Not Available |
4 |
|
Tipperary |
12 |
|
C1 |
2 |
|
D2 |
1 |
|
E1 |
4 |
|
F |
5 |
|
Grand Total |
146 |
|
Local Authority |
Post works BER rating |
|
Galway County |
56 |
|
A1 |
9 |
|
A2 |
4 |
|
B2 |
43 |
|
Kildare |
20 |
|
B1 |
2 |
|
B2 |
18 |
|
Offaly |
18 |
|
A3 |
9 |
|
B1 |
5 |
|
B2 |
4 |
|
Roscommon |
40 |
|
A3 |
4 |
|
B1 |
7 |
|
B2 |
29 |
|
Tipperary |
12 |
|
B1 |
10 |
|
B2 |
2 |
|
Grand Total |
146 |
*There are four Pre-BERs not available for one Local Authority.
An annualised breakdown of the units retrofitted under both the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme and Midlands Retrofit Programme, is available on my Department's website at the following link:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/668c1-energy-efficiency-retrofitting-programme-expenditure-output/
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b86b3-midlands-energy-retrofit-programme-expenditure-and-units/
