Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2012
121 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Electric Ireland contracts work to Northern Ireland companies for the purpose of retrofitting Irish homes under the better energy homes scheme; if so, the reasons for contracting out such projects to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13365/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is an operational matter for Electric Ireland and I have no role or responsibility in the matter.
122 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which an application to the warmer home scheme that was originally made with Cúnamh in April 2011 and was transferred over to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in June 2010 will be dealt with (details supplied). [13415/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraBetter Energy: Warmer Homes delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households that are vulnerable to energy poverty. The scheme is managed on behalf of my Department by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and delivered through a range of Community Based Organisations, augmented by a panel of private contractors in order to ensure national coverage. My Department is advised that the person in question is on the Better Energy: Warmer Homes waiting list and will be dealt with in rotation. Queries in relation to individual applications are an operational matter for the SEAI and a dedicated hot line can be reached at 1800 250 204. In addition, the SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members, which can be sent to oireachtas@seai.ie and will be dealt with promptly.
