Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position, post budget 2009, regarding the funding and number of applicants for the greener homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18716/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Greener Homes Scheme, since its launch in March 2006, has provided support for home owners investing in renewable energy heating technologies. The scheme has evolved over that period, supported by appropriate budgetary allocations year on year. Phase III was launched in July 2008 and continues to support the installation of a variety of technologies in existing homes.

To date, Sustainable Energy Ireland has paid out over €55m to almost 21,000 successful applicants. The current level of accepted offers, including the €55.5m paid to date, is €64.5m. The 2009 allocation is €12.345m, which will be sufficient to meet demand over the course of the year.