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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: It is interesting that the conversation has been all about the operational issues, rather than the accounts before us. It shows, therefore, the strength of demand and the level of complexity in this area. I must acknowledge there are so many different schemes available to so many different people in different circumstances that it is inevitable we will have many of these clarification...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I accept that. I am just talking about people who this week and next week will have to replace their boilers. It would appear they have two options. They will either have to spend up to €2,500 to get a new gas boiler or they will have to come up with a significant amount of money, and in some cases this could be €10,000 to €15,000, to go for the retrofitting option....

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: We always talk about middle Ireland, the squeezed middle, etc. It is very difficult for people who are out there working and who do not qualify for fuel allowance. They have a little bit more disposable income, but not much. They would have nowhere near the requirement to try to have a deep retrofit undertaken. There is just no option for them in this regard. We are trying to encourage...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: We have done extensive work with the local authority in our area. The pilot scheme in Fingal was mentioned earlier. A contractor comes into a cul-de-sac and everybody who is eligible and is a council tenant will be converted. Other people in that same cul-de-sac who would love to be able to do the same conversion, and who could perhaps contribute a small amount towards it, just have no...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Does Dr. Byrne accept that sometimes, between childcare costs and all the other issues involved, there is not that much of a difference in terms of disposable income? Despite that, we are asking one sector to either take on a significant level of borrowing or seek to make savings in order to try and reach the same climate target. We are not doing enough for that group of people.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Perhaps it is a matter for my Government colleagues in Cabinet. There is talk of conversion of gas boilers to low-carbon and no-carbon options. There seems to be a reluctance to lean into that as an interim measure for the group I am talking about. Why is that the case?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I am talking about non-carbon oils, for example. The conversion of gas boilers to non-carbon oils.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Given the conversation we have just had about the huge gap both in technology and costs, does Ms McCarthy accept that converting boilers to use non-carbon oils could happen this year, next year and the year after? The measure she is talking about are at least five or ten years away.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Is it the SEAI's view that non-carbon oil conversions are not a medium- or long-term priority?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Many people will wonder why that is the case given that it is an non-carbon option.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: Sometimes perfection is the enemy of the good.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: In the scenario where people replace their gas boilers next week, is Ms McCarthy saying that they should not be carrying the carbon guilt because it is better for them to wait until the support and technology are in place?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: A lot of people are being left out of the just transition.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 101. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of tenant-in-situ properties bought by local authorities over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 111. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on his plans to provide affordable purchase and cost rental housing in Dublin 9 and Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11975/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (8 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance will be provided in relation to the appointment of a home school tutor for a child (details supplied). [11648/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate of the number of persons in Dublin eligible to claim the rent tax credit; the number of persons currently claiming it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11303/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Dublin businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11304/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: 572. To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to a complaint being made on behalf of persons (details supplied). [11022/23]

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 Mar 2023)

Paul McAuliffe: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Bríd Smith - to discuss The provision of hot meals for DEIS schools. Deputy Gary Gannon - to discuss the challenges faced by the North Dublin Muslim National School. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan - to discuss the actions required...