Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
165. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications received under the "revisit" warmer homes scheme since its announcement; the number of homes completed in the country; the number of applications received in County Tipperary; the number of homes that have been completed under the scheme in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24161/23]
View answerThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low-income households vulnerable to energy poverty. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at risk of, energy poverty.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households, as quickly as possible, is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. An unprecedented budget of €148.5 million has been allocated to the scheme this year which will deliver 6,000 home upgrades.
Last year, as part of a number of changes to the Warmer Homes scheme, to improve the targeting of the support available, the scheme was re-opened to homeowners who previously received works under the scheme but could still benefit from the deeper measures now available. Re-visits are now allowed on homes that previously had minor upgrades done and where more work is recommended following an SEAI survey of the home.
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Total applications since end February 2022 |
15,203 |
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- of which were revisits |
18% |
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Total applications in Co. Tipperary since end February 2022 |
519 |
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- of which were revisits |
22% |
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Total completions since end February 2022 |
5,287 |
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- of which were revisits |
2%* |
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Total completions in Co. Tipperary since end February 2022 |
149 |
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- of which were revisits |
less than 1%* |
* Note that applications for revisits only allowed since end February 2022 & there is an approximate 2 year waiting time for completion of works
