Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

One of the big anomalies in the warmer homes grants scheme is that local authority housing which is being rented to tenants does not qualify. The Department is stating it is up to the local authority to provide for improvements that may be needed, but there is not enough money in the system to facilitate this. I accept that there has been a pilot scheme. Some of the local authority stock that was built many years ago leaves a great deal to be desired when it comes to energy consumption. Many people in that bracket have a huge difficulty and the warmer homes scheme should be extended to this sector. Many people would benefit enormously if that issue was tackled, as would the State.