Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
166. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average wait time from completion of application to commencement of works for the warmer homes grant; the staff complement available to process the applications and complete BER rating on eligible properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31915/23]
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.
For homes completed in Quarter 1 of 2023, the average wait time from application to works being completed was 21 months.
