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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2021

Wednesday, 3 November 2021

Ceisteanna (64)

Michael Ring

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64. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of current applicants for the SEAI warmer homes scheme by age profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53453/21]

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The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date, my Department has provided funding for free upgrades to over 143,000 homes under the scheme. €109 million in capital funding has been provided this year to support lower income households to retrofit their homes with €100 million of this funding allocated to the Warmer Homes Scheme. This represents a €47 million increase on the 2020 allocation and is the highest ever budget for this scheme. The scheme is currently available to households in receipt of:

- Fuel allowance under the National Fuel Scheme;

- Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months (and having children under 7);

- Family Income Supplement;

- One-Parent Family Payment;

- Domiciliary Care Allowance;

- Carer’s Allowance where you live with the person you are caring for.

The SEAI does not collect information on the age profile of beneficiaries supported.

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