Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
172. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the number of homes that have applied for the SEAI home insulation grant in Dublin per area code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59083/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. In February, the Government launched a package of supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills. Free upgrades are available for households at risk of energy poverty under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme. Since the launch of the enhanced grant schemes, demand across the country has been very strong. Figures from SEAI indicate that, as of end-October:
- Almost 41,000 applications for support have been received – a 152% increase on the same period last year.
- Over 18,400 home energy upgrades have been completed – a 59% increase on the same period last year.
- Over 3,600 homes been upgraded under SEAI energy poverty schemes – a 122% increase on the same period last year.
My Department is working with the SEAI to build on this strong performance with a robust pipeline of activity planned for the rest of the year and into 2023. The specific breakdown of information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. It should be available directly from SEAI which operates a specific email address for enquiries from members of the Oireachtas - oireachtas@seai.ie.
