Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019
467. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if funding is available for elderly persons for domestic boiler replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17688/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates a number of energy efficiency upgrade schemes on behalf of my Department. The Better Energy Homes Scheme provides partial grants for individuals that can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades. Grants for domestic fossil fuel boiler replacement are not available under this Scheme. However, grants are available for renewable heating systems such as heat pumps and solar thermal.
Free energy efficiency improvements are also available for people who are in receipt of certain welfare payments. Heating systems can be installed under these schemes in circumstances where no heating system exists and a technical survey of the property determines that a new system is required.
Information on these schemes are available from the SEAI on 1850 250 204 or their website at https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/
In addition to potential SEAI scheme assistance, the Deputy may wish to contact the relevant Local Authority and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to ascertain whether the individual concerned is eligible for other supports.
