Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
132. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when an applicant (details supplied) can expect works to be completed in regard to the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1856/24]
View answerThe Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to households vulnerable to energy poverty. As Minister I have no function in relation to individual applications to the scheme.
Applicants can contact SEAI at any time to get further information on the status of their application either by email to warmerhomes@seai.ie or by phone to 1800 250 204. Oireachtas members can make queries on behalf on applicants by contacting the dedicated email address oireachtas@seai.ie.
As set out on the SEAI's website the current waiting time from application to BER assessment is approximately 8-10 months. Further information is available here:
ww.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/fully-funded-upgrades-for-eligible-homes/#:~:text=online%20here.-,Waiting,-Times%3A
The Government also has other schemes and supports in place which may be of assistance where there is an urgent need:The Department of Social Protection's Additional Needs Payment is a payment available to people who have essential expenses that they cannot pay from their weekly income. Additional Needs Payments are paid under Supplementary Welfare Allowance which is administered by the Community Welfare Service (CWS) or the Department of Social Protection. Details are available here: www.gov.ie/en/service/4eb45-additional-needs-pay. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People assists older people in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out. Grant eligible works include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to or replacement of windows and doors, provision of water supply and sanitary facilities, and provision of heating. Details are available here: gov.ie - Housing Adaptation Grants for older people and people with a disability (Private Houses) (www.gov.ie).
