Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
162. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether he is aware that a person (details supplied) has had construction ongoing in their home since June under the SEAI warmer homes scheme, with no completion timeline given. [38712/23]
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 Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. An unprecedented budget of €148.5 million has been allocated to the scheme this year which will deliver 6,000 home upgrades.
As Minister I have no function in relation to individual grant applications. Operational matters such as that raised by the Deputy are managed by the SEAI. Applicants can contact SEAI directly to get an update on the status of their application and/or works by phone on 1800 250 204 or by email to warmerhomes@seai.ie.
Alternatively, SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@seai.ie.
