Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2011
118 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the moneys that have been provided in 2011 for the warmer homes scheme to assist householders on low income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8732/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) aims to provide energy efficiency improvements to homes in, or at risk of, energy poverty and is targeted at householders who are in receipt of the Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. Measures undertaken include attic insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets, energy efficient lighting, cavity wall insulation and energy advice at no cost to eligible households. The Warmer Homes Scheme is funded within the overall budget envelope of the Retrofit Programme, which has a total allocation in 2011 of €69.9 million.
