Dr. Ciaran Byrne:

I will take this question. The Deputy is making a valid point, but in respect of the specific heat pump grant, we have grant-aided it to the tune of €6,500 for the unit and another €2,000 for the associated pipe. If this is done as part of a wider one-stop shop package, there is an additional €2,000. Potentially, then, there is €10,500 in grants available for the heat pump installation. The point the Deputy is making, however, leans into the energy performance and buildings directive, where we are talking about a renovation passport, in respect of getting people on the pathway towards achieving a B2 rating. Regarding the scenario outlined, were somebody's boiler to go wallop tomorrow morning, then there is a technology gap. Unless their home is appropriately insulated, I do not think a heat pump would be the appropriate technology to put in, in terms of the bills. We would need to ensure this ancillary work is undertaken in this context. This is why we are focusing so much on the fabric side of things, while encouraging the installation of heat pumps.