Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Page 128 of the programme for Government states, in respect of energy and housing, the Government will invest in the better energy programme for up to 170,000 households during the lifetime of the programme. As of the end of May, it appears that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's budget for 2019 is committed. This could have a negative effect on the insulation and retrofitting of homes. Will the Government ensure sufficient funding is available for the remainder of 2019 so schemes such as the warmers homes scheme and other energy-saving schemes will continue in west Cork and not be restrained because of a lack of funding?

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