Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014
466. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are circumstances whereby a house constructed after 2006 may be included for consideration for funding under the better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3850/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland under the Better Energy Programme. The energy efficiency upgrades provided by this scheme are delivered free of charge to the customer and the scheme is in very high demand, supported by a limited Exchequer budget that must be allocated where the need is greatest. Homes constructed after 2006 are excluded from the scheme as newer-built homes already benefit from improved building standards that in turn provide for improved thermal efficiency standards.
Last autumn the SEAI and my Department reviewed the eligibility criteria for participation in the scheme. After this review the eligibility criteria were amended to include homes built before 2006. Prior to this the cut-off date for eligibility was 2002. I have no plans to undertake another review of the eligibility criteria to include homes built after 2006 in the scheme.
