Written Answers Nos. 202-222
205. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are grant schemes to support persons to improve the energy efficiency of their properties as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43615/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department funds a number of SEAI grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Partial grants are available for individuals that can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy efficiency retrofits for people at risk of energy poverty. Since 2000, over 450,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support from these schemes, representing nearly one home in four across the country. This has resulted in warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes that are easier and cheaper to heat and light.
Support to upgrade dormer bungalow homes is available under SEAI grant schemes. However, SEAI have advised that the technical requirements to address these homes can be challenging due to the construction style and the follow on insulation and ventilation requirements. Further information on SEAI grants is available at www.seai.ie or by contacting SEAI directly at 1850 927 000.
206. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the proposed timelines for completion of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in an area (details supplied); the plans to designate a property as a broadband connection point under the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43616/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraBroadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. My Department has prioritised primary schools with no high speed broadband and continues to work with the Department of Education in this regard.An acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan will see some 677 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by the end of 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. It is expected that well in excess of 200 will be installed by the end of this year with all 677 schools connected by end 2022. Clondulane National School in County Cork is included as part of this initiative, and is scheduled to be connected in 2022. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list/.
207. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband will be available for residents in County Tipperary through National Broadband Ireland by municipal district in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43650/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises. There are 84,374 premises in County Tipperary of which 54,564 are in the commercial area and 29,810 premises are within the NBP Intervention Area. I am advised by National Broadband Ireland that, as of 3 September 2021, over 251,000 premises across all counties have been surveyed. In County Tipperary, premises have been surveyed or surveys are ongoing in Tipperary, Aherloe, Ballinalard, Bansha, Roscea and surrounding townlands, Cashel, Townspark, Boherlahan, Goolds Cross, Knockavilla, Garrenroe, Camus Bridge, Golden, Shanballa, Dogstown, Racecourse Cross, Rosegreen, Knockbrett, Mayfield, Boscobell and Dualla. Main build works commenced in Tipperary and the surrounding townlands of Aherloe, Ballinalard and Bansha. Pre-build works have commenced in areas around Clonmel.
There are some 21 Deployment Areas covering Tipperary and the following table shows the Deployment Areas in Tipperary where NBI currently has surveying underway, surveying complete, or build underway. The other DA’s are pending survey.
|
DA Location |
Status |
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Tipperary |
Build Underway – Main Works |
|
Roscrea |
Build Underway – Pre- Works |
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Clonmel |
Build Underway – Main Works |
|
JOHNSTOWN |
Build Underway – Pre- Works |
|
Cashel |
Surveying complete – detailed design ongoing |
|
Carrick-on-Suir |
Surveying complete – detailed design ongoing |
|
Nenagh |
Surveying complete – detailed design ongoing |
|
Hospital |
Surveying complete – detailed design ongoing |
|
Tallow |
Survey Underway |
While substantial progress has been made to date, the Covid 19 pandemic has had an impact on the delivery of the fibre network resulting in delays on delivery of aspects of the programme. Impacts include challenges with mobilisation of key contractors with restrictions on operations, supply chain and logistic delays (both nationally and internationally), as well as the recruitment of key personnel as NBI and its contractors scale, up including challenges associated with on-boarding and training people. Inevitably, like many other organisations, NBI and contractor staff are at risk of contracting Covid 19 or may have to restrict their movements as a result of being a close contact posing further challenges. My Department has worked closely with NBI to put in place a remedial plan under the Contract to address the impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic on the project.
Further details are available on specific areas within Tipperary through the NBI website which provides a facility for any premises within the intervention area to register their interest in being provided with deployment updates through its website www.nbi.ie. Individuals who register with this facility will receive regular updates on progress by NBI on delivering the network and specific updates related to their own premises when works are due to commence.
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 3 September, 366 BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development for publicly accessible locations and the Department of Education for schools. BCPs installed with high speed publicly accessible broadband include Killoscully Community Centre, Fanure Community Hall, Moyglass Community Hall, The Apple Farm, The Apple Camping & Caravan Park, Drom Community Centre, Boher Parish Hall, Ballinahinch Community Centre, Burgess GAA Club, Killurney Community Centre, Curreeney Community Hall, Rossmore Community Hall, Killea GAA Club, Aglish Community Hall and Lismackin Community Hall.
Poulacapple National School, Leugh National School, Killea National School and Killeen National School are installed as part of this initiative. My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the NBP. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list/
208. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the provision of an annual support towards the cost of pay by weight bin charges for households disposing of incontinence wear; when such a support will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43670/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer to the reply to Parlimentary Question number 42498/21 of 9 September 2021 - Order Number 60. The position is unchanged.
209. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to deal with threats to the State's power supply in the coming period, specifically actions in relation to proposed data centres; if he will support proposals for a ban on proposed data centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43677/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) has statutory responsibility, under S.I. 60 of 2005, to monitor and take measures necessary to ensure the security of electricity supply in Ireland. It is assisted in its statutory role by EirGrid which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the electricity transmission system. The CRU have advised me that they have identified specific challenges to ensuring continued electricity security of supply, which they are currently in the process of addressing.
These challenges include lower than expected availability of some existing power stations; anticipated new power stations not being developed as planned; expected growth in demand for electricity including due to the growth of data centres; and the expected closure of power stations that make up approximately 25% of conventional electricity generation capacity over the coming years.
There is a range of actions is being taken by the CRU and EirGrid to ensure security of electricity supply over the coming winter and years ahead. The actions being progressed include maximising the availability of existing generators; development of new generation capacity – including temporary generation capacity in advance of winter 2022; making changes to the grid connection rules for data centres; and working with large energy consumers to, where possible, reduce their electricity demand during peak periods.
In June 2018 the ‘Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Policy’ was published, which sets out the strategic importance of data centres to Ireland’s overarching enterprise policy and attracting foreign investment in the ICT sector. The statement acknowledges that, as large consumers of electricity, data centres also pose challenges to the capacity of our electricity grid and the future planning and operation of a sustainable power system.
In June, the CRU published a proposed direction to EirGrid and ESB Networks that would require each of the system operators to prioritise data centre connections based on location, the availability of on-site generation and flexibility in reducing demand when required. I understand that the CRU do not propose an outright ban on the connection of data centres. The consultation process is now closed and the CRU is considering the responses received.
210. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband will be available at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43680/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Question refers to a premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention. I appreciate people's frustration when they are living so close to a fibre network but cannot get a connection to that network, particularly given the heightened importance of connectivity during the Covid-19 pandemic. The NBP will ensure that in all such cases a future proofed high speed broadband network will be built to serve these premises and work to deliver on this is underway.
I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 3 September, over 251,000 premises across all counties have been surveyed. Surveys are complete or underway in County Cork in the areas of Midleton, Cullen, Templebreedy, Carrigaline, Ballyfoyle, Douglas, Ballyphehane, Glasheen, Mahon, Kilpatrick, Ballydesmond, Kiskeam, Umeraboy, Knocknagree, Rineen, Cullen, Coolinarna, Millstreet, Hollymount and Caherbarnagh. Main works are ongoing in Carrigaline, Fountainstown, Ballinhassig, Monkstown and Upper Rochestown. Pre-works are ongoing in Midleton. I am advised that surveying is underway in the area where the premises referred to is located.
I am also advised by NBI that, as of 3 September over 14,500 homes are passed and available for connection in Counties Cork, Cavan, Galway, Limerick and Monaghan. In addition, almost 7,000 premises can also pre-order via retail service providers (RSPs) in Counties Cork, Cavan, Galway, Limerick and Monaghan and get a connection in the coming months.
Further details are available on specific areas within County Cork through the NBI website which provides a facility for any premises within the intervention area to register their interest in being provided with deployment updates through its website www.nbi.ie . Individuals who register with this facility will receive regular updates on progress by NBI on delivering the network and specific updates related to their own premises as works commence. NBI also has a dedicated email address, reps@nbi.ie, which can be used by Oireachtas members for specific queries.
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 3 September, 366 BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on in these locations through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development for publicly accessible sites and the Department of Education for school BCPs. BCP’s are connected at Ballydaly Community Hall, Aubane Community Centre, Coláiste Phobal Cléire, Mealagh Valley Community Centre, Ballindangan Community Centre, Aghabullogue Community Centre, Castletownkenneigh Community Centre, Lissavard Community Centre, Whitechurch Community Centre, Laharn Heritage Centre, Glash Community Centre, T.O. Park Labbamollaga, Courtbrack Community Centre, Clogagh Community Hall, Bere Island Heritage Centre, and Sherkin Island Community Hall. Further details can be found at nbi.ie/bcp-locations/.
Ballycroneen National School, Shanbally National School, Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour National School, Educate Together Carrigaline, Clogagh National School, Templebrady National School, and S N Fionan Na Reanna have been installed by NBI for educational access. My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the NBP. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan was announced in December which will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list/ .
211. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of Bills prepared by his Department since 27 June 2020; the number and title of those Bills that included a Regulatory Impact Assessments; the title of the Regulatory Impact Assessments that have been published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43705/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) has statutory responsibility, under S.I. 60 of 2005, to monitor and take measures necessary to ensure the security of electricity supply in Ireland. It is assisted in its statutory role by EirGrid which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the electricity transmission system. The CRU have advised me that they have identified specific challenges to ensuring continued electricity security of supply, which they are currently in the process of addressing.
These challenges include lower than expected availability of some existing power stations; anticipated new power stations not being developed as planned; expected growth in demand for electricity including due to the growth of data centres; and the expected closure of power stations that make up approximately 25% of conventional electricity generation capacity over the coming years.
There is a range of actions is being taken by the CRU and EirGrid to ensure security of electricity supply over the coming winter and years ahead. The actions being progressed include maximising the availability of existing generators; development of new generation capacity – including temporary generation capacity in advance of winter 2022; making changes to the grid connection rules for data centres; and working with large energy consumers to, where possible, reduce their electricity demand during peak periods.
In June 2018 the ‘Government Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Policy’ was published, which sets out the strategic importance of data centres to Ireland’s overarching enterprise policy and attracting foreign investment in the ICT sector. The statement acknowledges that, as large consumers of electricity, data centres also pose challenges to the capacity of our electricity grid and the future planning and operation of a sustainable power system.
In June, the CRU published a proposed direction to EirGrid and ESB Networks that would require each of the system operators to prioritise data centre connections based on location, the availability of on-site generation and flexibility in reducing demand when required. I understand that the CRU do not propose an outright ban on the connection of data centres. The consultation process is now closed and the CRU is considering the responses received.
212. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of staff working in the National Cyber Security Centre in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [43883/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Cyber Security Strategy published in 2019 provided that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will be further developed, particularly with regard to its ability to monitor and respond to cyber security incidents and developing threats in the State. The Programme for Government included a commitment to undertake a capacity review of the NCSC to benchmark the Centre against similar agencies in Europe and internationally and inform future investment in staffing and technology. Earlier this year my Department commissioned independent international consultants to conduct the capacity review and it was completed in June of this year. Following consideration of the Capacity Review and its recommendations, the Government in agreed in July to an expansion of the NCSC from 26 to 45 staff over the next 18 months, and to 70 within 5 years. The associated budgetary increase for the NCSC for 2022 is estimated at €2.5 million. The Government also agreed a significant package of measures to further strengthen the capacity of the NCSC to respond to the growing threat from cyber criminals, including the development of legislation to establish the NCSC on a statutory basis with a set of formal powers and a legal mandate. The overall package of measures agreed by Government includes:
That the role of Director of the NCSC be re-advertised at a salary of €184,000 (Deputy Secretary scale) to reflect the scale and importance of the role and to attract experienced candidates
- The Director will have responsibility for building and leading the NCSC, further developing the operational capacity and expertise of the NCSC and supporting the development of the policy and legislative framework relating to cyber security in the State
- A single HQ for the NCSC which will provide the required security infrastructure and capacity. The NCSC will be accommodated within the Department’s new Headquarters (HQ) in Beggars Bush
- Developing a 5 year technology strategy for the NCSC that scopes its internal requirements, and its relationship with academia and industry
- In addition to the recruitment of additional fulltime roles, a cyber security graduate training programme will be initiated by the NCSC in 2021, with four computer science graduates recruited each year on contracts of three years duration.
My Department is now progressing implementation of these measures.
The number of staff working in the National Cyber Security Centre in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021 is set out in the table below.
|
End 2016 |
7 |
|
End 2017 |
11 |
|
End 2018 |
21 |
|
End 2019 |
23 |
|
End 2020 |
25 |
|
To Date 2021 |
26 |
213. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of any communication with telecommunications companies and network providers to address the increase in scam and fraudulent calls and messages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe telecommunications market is regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, including in relation to operational issues such as detecting or monitoring scam calls. While I understand that it is not possible to identify scam call numbers in advance, which can resemble normal, familiar geographical or international numbers encountered on a daily basis, the Regulator has published information for consumers in relation to this issue www.comreg.ie/consumer-information/mobile-phone/scam-calls-2/).
This provides advice urging vigilance at all times on the part of consumers and listing suggestions for the proactive steps to be taken by those receiving scam calls, and in particular, advising people not to answer or to call back any number which they do not recognise or where there is a bland or no voicemail left.
The notice also provides a phone number for consumers to contact and the Regulator also offers a text call back service and other facilities to assist consumers. In the meantime, ComReg continues to monitor the situation closely.
I understand that An Garda Siochana has also raised public awareness to warn phone users on the need to remain continually alert with respect to calls and text messages
214. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of recyclable waste produced in the State in 2019 and 2020. [43973/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for the collation of national waste data and reports annually on Ireland’s performance against the targets set out in EU and national legislation. Reports indicate Ireland is achieving or is on course to achieve all our EU waste targets. Further information is available at www.epa.ie/our-services/monitoring--assessment/waste/national-waste-statistics The Government wants to build on this strong performance. Minister Ryan launched a Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy in September 2020. This represents a step change in our approach to waste in Ireland, as it shifts the focus away from management to a fuller reconsideration of how we use resources and materials. The measures in the Plan are intended to minimise the amount of waste generated, eliminating waste before it can be created and diverting as much as possible to beneficial reuse or recovery and will help us deliver on our national targets.
215. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if items (details supplied) are recyclable in Ireland. [43974/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra216. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if items (details supplied) with plastic spouts and lids are recycled in Ireland; and if so, if consumers are required or advised to separate the plastic from the rest of the packaging. [43975/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra217. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if Tetra Pak cartons containing polyethylene and or aluminium are recyclable or recycled in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43976/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 217 together. I propose taking Question Nos. 215, 216 and 217 together.
Most cartons, whether Tetra Pak or similar, are a composite packaging material compiled of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminium foil lining. All these cartons are accepted in the household recycling bin or can be brought to your local Civic Amenity Site. Lids and other plastic parts do not need to be separated from the main carton, as they will be removed in the recycling process. Further information, recycling tips and information on your local recycling facility are available on mywaste.ie.
The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy details a range of measures that will be adopted to achieve optimum results in the area of packaging over the coming years. The over-riding objective is to ensure that all packaging placed on the Irish market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030.
218. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount paid in late interest payments and penalty payments by his Department in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021 in respect of late payments being made to suppliers, service providers and contractors in tabular form; and the measures he has put in place and or is implementing to reduce late payment interest and penalty payments. [44002/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe department is obliged under prompt payment legislation, pursuant to Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009 and 28 March 2017 to pay suppliers within 15 days of receipt of a valid invoice and to publish quarterly composite returns covering both the department and bodies under its aegis. These reports are also submitted to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment which collates the returns of all central government departments. This department’s quarterly composite returns can be found here: gov.ie - Prompt Payment Returns (www.gov.ie)
he information requested by the Deputy is also set out in the table below.
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Year |
Total Prompt Payment Interest € |
Total Prompt Payment Compensation € |
Subtotal per year € |
|
2021 (Jan – Aug) |
€3,390.72 |
€5,260.00 |
€8,650.72 |
|
2020 |
€4,181.72 |
€6,980.00 |
€11,161.72 |
|
2019 |
€4,473.95 |
€8,130.00 |
€12,603.95 |
|
2018 |
€1,981.23 |
€8,460.00 |
€10,441.23 |
|
2017 |
€2,123.71 |
€4,460.00 |
€6,583.71 |
Divisions in the Department are required to provide an explanation to the Department's Finance Unit when an invoice is submitted for payment after the deadline. Where applicable they are informed that prompt payment interest and compensation will fall due and are reminded of the requirement that all central Government Departments should pay their suppliers within 15 calendar days of receipt of a valid invoice.
219. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount applied for and drawn down to date under the encroachment element of the contingency subsidy that is capped at €100 million in the context of the National Broadband Plan; and if he has received a request to decrease or increase that capped threshold. [44030/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraNBI has not applied for or drawn down any contingency subsidy in respect of encroachment by another operator in the Intervention Area.
The Department has engaged extensively with industry since 2013 through multiple public consultations to determine as accurately as possible where commercial operators have existing high speed broadband networks and where they have plans over the next 7 years to deploy high speed broadband networks. The Department's High Speed Broadband Map (available at broadband.gov.ie) shows the extent of the State Intervention area and also the areas targeted by commercial services as notified by industry to the Department through these consultations.
The NBP contract provides a mechanism for National Broadband Ireland (NBI) to apply for compensation for encroachment in the event that other commercial operators have deployed a future proofed high speed broadband service, of a fibre or equivalent high speed broadband technology, in advance of NBI's own deployment in the intervention area. This contingent subsidy can only be applied for in specific circumstances and is subject to robust governance mechanisms. The encroachment element of the contingency subsidy is capped at €100m and can only be applied for where the Department determines a commercial deployment of high speed broadband meets the requirements set out in the NBP contract, specifically a deployment of a fibre or equivalent high speed broadband technology, and that this deployment has had a negative impact on NBI's business case. The consultation on the NBP map that was carried out in the second half of 2019 in advance of contract award, which established industry’s up to date infrastructure and future plans, has reduced the likelihood of the encroachment element of the contingency subsidy being sought.
220. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the grant application by a person (details supplied) who did receive support for attic insulation but is now precluded from availing of SEAI home energy grant for wall insulation despite the fact that wall insulation was not originally covered by the grant; his views on whether it is fair or reasonable for this person to struggle to afford to heat their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44187/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra221. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a review of the SEAI home energy grants has taken place and been published; if not, the reason a review of the scheme has not yet taken place or been published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44188/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra222. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the terms and conditions of revisiting properties under the SEAI home energy grants due to take place in late 2021 in circumstances in which it is feasible and appropriate. [44189/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 220, 221 and 222 together. 220, 221 and 222 together.
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to lower income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date over 143,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme leaving them better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. During the first 6 months of 2021, the approximate average value of the energy efficiency measures provided per household was €17,100.
There are currently over 7,000 homeowners on the Warmer Homes Scheme work programme who have never received any upgrade works under the scheme. SEAI data indicates that for homes completed in the first half of 2021, the average time from application to completion was almost 26 months. The SEAI has advised me that wait times vary, based on the demand for the scheme at the time of application as well as other factors including the scale of works to be completed, access to the property, availability of materials and the weather.
Revisits under this scheme are currently not available. This enables the work programme to prioritise eligible homes that have not previously received free upgrades under the scheme. Recommendations on the implementation of changes to the scheme to better target those most in need will be finalised and published shortly.
It is important to note that the grants available through SEAI aim to maximise emission reductions and deliver energy savings for the widest range of homeowners possible. The grants which are available, and their respective eligibility criteria, were selected as the most likely to deliver significant energy savings to homeowners as well as the best value for money for the Exchequer.
