Written answers

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Warmer Homes Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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514. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding eligibility for the warmer homes scheme in respect of persons who receive a carer’s payment; if carers will now have an entitlement to the scheme; and the specific conditions attached in this regard. [53081/18]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures at no cost to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria.

In August this year, the scheme was expanded to recipients of the Carer’s Allowance who are living with the person they are caring for. Any individual who is in receipt of the Carer’s Allowance and would like to apply for the Warmer Homes scheme will have to complete a “Carers Allowance Confirmation Form”signed and stamped by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

This form, along with further information regarding the Warmer Homes scheme, and how to apply can be found on SEAI’s website below or Freephone 1800 250 204.

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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515. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date in 2019 from which persons who previously benefitted from the warmer homes scheme can be eligible for the expanded range of benefits under the scheme announced earlier in 2018. [53082/18]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In March this year, a decision was taken to expand the scheme to cover internal and external wall insulation and replacement of single-glazed windows. Homes that previously received works are not currently eligible to receive additional works having regard to the available exchequer funding.

The SEAI, working with my Department, will review the scheme in 2019 having regard to its operation since the new measures were introduced. Any changes to the eligibility criteria for the scheme will be set out following the review.

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