Mr. James Claffey:

For example, in many rural areas housing has not been built to standards in terms of insulation and as a result, most of the heat generated in goes straight out through the walls and fuel is being wasted. The strategy needs to ensure more fuel is provided and that funds will be provided for insulation in order that heat can be retained in the house. This is most important for the well-being and protection of the elderly, the houses of many of whom are 50 or 60 years old and do not meet standard regulations.