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Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Questions (97)

Anne Rabbitte

Question:

97. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the application made by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32490/22]

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The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since the start of the scheme in 2000, over 145,000 free upgrades have been supported by the scheme. In 2021, the average cost of the energy efficiency measures provided per household had increased to €17,620.Free upgrades available under the Warmer Homes Scheme are available to households who are in receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments such as: - Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme;

- Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months (and having children under 7);

- Working Family Payment;

- One-Parent Family Payment;

- Disability Allowance for more than six months (and having children under 7);

- Domiciliary Care Allowance

- Carer’s Allowance where you live with the person you are caring for.

The administration and management of applications under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to individual grant applications. The SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@seai.ie.

Further information on the Warmer Homes Scheme is available at www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-eligible-homes or by contacting SEAI directly at 01-8082004.

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