Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2019
226. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the grant or funding supports available to replace windows and doors in an older home in which the residence is privately owned and the owners are not in receipt of social welfare payments to make the home more energy efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7311/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding support is available from local authorities, with 80% exchequer support provided by my Department, for eligible applicants under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability, which assists people in private houses to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs. The detailed administration of these schemes, including the application, assessment, approval and payment of grants to applicants under the various measures, is the responsibility of the relevant local authority.
The suite of grants includes the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and the Housing Aid for Older People.
The Housing Aid for Older People scheme provides grants of up to €8,000 to assist older people living 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, provision of heating etc.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which comes within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, administers a range of grants which are available to all homeowners. Further details are available at the following link: https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/.
