Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 489: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way, in relation to the recent announcement regarding additional funding for the warmer homes scheme, this additional funding will be administered; the works and schemes in the Dublin area that will benefit from this funding injection; and the qualifying criteria for such works. [42352/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Warmer Homes Scheme, which is overseen by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), invests in insulation and other energy efficiency measures for low income homes across Ireland. The scheme is targeted at householders in receipt of the Fuel Allowance, Disability Benefit or Invalidity Benefit. This service is provided either free of charge or for a nominal fee (less than €100). The service is delivered principally through community based organisations. There are 20 such groups currently approved by SEI, two of which operate in Dublin and the surrounding areas, namely Energy Action and Clondalkin Home Improvement Project (CHIP).

Detailed planning for the delivery of the Warmer Homes Scheme in 2009 is currently underway and while detailed targets for the Scheme are not yet finalised, the additional funding allocated for the Scheme in 2009 will significantly increase the number of homes that can receive energy efficiency improvements. The expanded Scheme will also be available in areas not previously covered.