Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 335: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of homes which received energy efficiency measures under Sustainable Energy Ireland's low income housing programme from the commencement of the programme to date. [36102/06]

Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the average cost per household of energy efficiency measures delivered under Sustainable Energy Ireland's low income housing programme. [36141/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 335 and 337 together.

The Warmer Homes Scheme, which is part of Sustainable Energy Ireland's Low Income Housing Programme, aims to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of homes occupied by low-income households. The scheme provides funding to community-based organisations for the installation of energy efficiency measures including attic insulation, draught proofing, hot water cylinder insulation and cavity wall insulation (in some areas, and where technically appropriate), in homes in their respective localities. The scheme is intended to benefit those who need it most and the eligibility criteria vary from region to region, depending on the target group of the community organisation in question.

There are 15 community-based organisations that are approved for funding to complete homes in 2006. The service is available in Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Westmeath, Roscommon, Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Cavan, Limerick and Leitrim.

To the end of October 2006, the number of homes addressed is 10,175. The total expended to end October is €5.24 million with the average cost per home at €515.30.