Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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464. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a better energy home insulation grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23880/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I previously indicated to the Deputy that the grant is on hold pending resolution of the reworks that are required to be undertaken. The house was inspected on 6 February 2013 and a number of deficiencies were identified. Notification of the requirement to complete the reworks was sent to the homeowner and the contractor on 7 February. A subsequent reminder was sent to the contractor on the 19 March 2013.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), has informed me that the situation remains unchanged and the reworks have not been resolved to date, as a result the grant cannot be paid to the applicant. However, the SEAI has made further contact with the contractor in the last week advising that he should complete the reworks as soon as possible, confirm the date he will complete the reworks and return the signed confirmation of completion. Once they receive confirmation of the reworks the grant payment will issue.

Queries in relation to individual applications are an operational matter for the SEAI and a dedicated hotline can be reached at 1800 250 204. In addition, the SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members, which can be sent to and will be dealt with promptly.