Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
124. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a person who is in receipt of an invalidity pension, but is not in receipt of a fuel allowance, can also qualify for the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1736/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners who are most at risk of energy poverty. Eligibility for the Scheme is linked to receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments.
They eligibility criteria for the scheme are kept under ongoing review by my Department with the Department of Social Protection to ensure they are consistent with and complementary to the other income support schemes offered by that Department. I understand that the Invalidity Pension is a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance, which is a means tested payment. Households can contact the Department of Social Protection to check whether they meet the relevant criteria.
All information on the Warmer Homes Scheme is available on the SEAI website at www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-eligible-homes.
