Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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180. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of whole-time equivalent staff assigned, the budgeted cost and the actual cost for the administration of the EXEED grant scheme in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22792/22]

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the budgeted cost and the actual cost of external audit in relation to the EXEED grant scheme in 2021, in tabular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/22]

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the budgeted cost and the actual cost of external evaluators in relation to the EXEED grant scheme in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22794/22]

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the budgeted cost and the actual cost of external inspectors in relation to the EXEED grant scheme in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22795/22]

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the budgeted cost and the actual cost of external mentoring in relation to the EXEED grant scheme in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22796/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 180, 181, 182, 183 and 184 together.I propose to answer Question Nos 180, 184, 183, 182 and 181  together.

My Department funds a number of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) support schemes to help businesses to improve the energy efficiency of their activities.

The detailed administration and management of the SEAI schemes, including the Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design (EXEED) scheme, are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to the evaluation processes in place regarding applications for the various schemes.

For it's part my Department has ensured that SEAI is sufficiently resourced in order to deliver across its work programme.

The SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with the SEAI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@seai.ie 

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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185. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total carbon reduction in 2021 as a result of the EXEED grant scheme; the value of the administration in terms of CO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22797/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design (EXEED) programme was reviewed and relaunched in early 2021, with significant enhancement in both supporting deeper emissions reductions and more efficient processing and approvals cycles. Since its relaunch it has attracted significant interest, and a strong pipeline of projects has developed.  The total carbon reduction as a result of the EXEED scheme is 4,597.69tCO2. This figure reflects commitments made through stage 2 letters of offer in 2021.

The SEAI assesses value for money in a number of ways, including the cost to SEAI i.e. grant amount offered, per kWh of primary energy saved annually and per lifetime tCO2 saved (over 15 years). This represents very good value for money and within the business case parameters of the programme. The SEAI estimates the cost per lifetime tCO2 saved (over 15 years) is €27.56.