Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
373. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address concerns that there are insufficient financial incentives for persons to apply for options such as home improvement grants when compared with options provided by other EU member state governments (details supplied) and that the application criteria are too restrictive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/23]
View answerThe matter of retrofit of private homes is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
My Department provides funding to local authorities in respect of the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, to assist eligible people in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The suite of grants include the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People . A means test applies to each grant scheme.
In addition, my Department also provides funding for energy upgrades on local authority owned properties under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme. It is a matter for each local authority to select the appropriate dwelling based on their target number of units and available budget.
