Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
85. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports in place for dormer houses that do not qualify for SEAI insulation funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36182/23]
View answerMy Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Partial grants are available for individuals that can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy efficiency retrofits for people at risk of energy poverty.
In February 2022, Government approved a package of supports as part of the delivery of Ireland’s National Retrofit Plan. These measures are aimed at making it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills and emissions.
Homes, built and occupied pre-2011 (pre-2021 for heat pumps and Solar PV) and owned by private homeowners, non-corporate landlords and Approved Housing Bodies are eligible to apply for grant support under the SEAI Residential and Community Energy Upgrade schemes.
SEAI have advised that the technical requirements to address dormer homes can be challenging due to the construction style and the associated insulation and ventilation requirements. Further information on SEAI grants is available at www.seai.ie or by contacting SEAI directly at 1850 927 000.
