Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
426. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the guidance on improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/23]
View answerMy Department is preparing a guidance document on Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings. A Project Steering Group, chaired by Built Heritage Policy, was established to oversee the preparation of the guidance and includes representatives from:
- The Built Heritage Policy and Climate Action Policy sections of my Department
- The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- The Department of Education and Skills
- The Heritage Council
- SEAI
- The Office of Public Works
The guidance document is well-advanced and closing comments are being sought from the Steering Group prior to the preparation of the final draft. It is expected that the Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings guidance document will be ready for publication before the end of 2023.
