Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I believe the ESRI statistics are in addition to the CSO ones but I will get confirmation for the Senator on that. She has asked interesting questions about the calculation of the PSO levy, measuring the difference between those who have steady use and those who have peak use, and whether it is fair for commercial and residential customers. I cannot give the Senator a good answer orally so I will provide her with a written answer on that. She is always welcome to contact my office. However, I take her points.

We estimate that half of the homes in the country have poor attic insulation. Everybody who wants to apply for these grants can get that upgrade for less than €500. That is something that will pay back within two years, with 80% of the cost covered by the State. That is available to everybody, no matter their income. It is a very rapid step and a response to what is happening with energy prices now.