Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2018
502. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the options available to a person (details supplied) to insulate the person's home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52745/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe SEAI administers a number of residential energy efficiency schemes on my Department’s behalf. These include grant schemes for insulation, heat pumps and heating controls which can cover up to 30% of the cost. The insulation grants are available to all homeowners whose properties were built before 2006. More information is available by calling SEAI on 1800 250 204 or visiting https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/.
Housing Adaptation Grants are also available from the Local Authorities which can cover insulation in some circumstances. Each Local Authority has their own terms and conditions for these grants.
The aim of the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is to deliver a range of energy efficiency measures in a way which represents the best possible use of Exchequer funding. As this is a free scheme with no cost to the homeowner, eligibility is necessarily limited to maximise the benefit of the scheme and is currently confined to those in receipt of certain Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection allowances, such as the Fuel Allowance, and limiting each home to one visit for an energy efficiency upgrade.
My Department collaborates with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to set the eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes scheme to target programmes in order to have the greatest impact. The criteria are kept under on-going review to ensure that they are consistent with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection's data on social inclusion.
