Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which a warmer homes grant may be applied to a local authority-owned dwelling (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56030/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe administration and management of applications under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to individual grant applications. The SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@seai.ie The Deputy should note the key eligibility criteria for the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme which is outlined below: 1. Must own and live in your own home 2. Home must have been built and occupied before 2006 3. Must be receipt of one of the following welfare payments: - Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme;
- Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age;
- Working Family Payment;
- One-Parent Family Payment;
- Domiciliary Care Allowance;
- Carers Allowance and live with the person you are caring for; or
- Disability Allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age Further details with respect to the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme are available at www.seai.ie.
