Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason simple heating controls such as those provided by a device (details supplied) are not eligible for funding support from the SEAI given their recognised benefit; if he will review this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11743/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Government funds a number of home energy grant schemes which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Grants of €700 are available to all homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2011, for the installation of fully integrated heating controls in line with the SEAI's Domestic Technical Standards and Specifications. Summary performance requirements are available from the SEAI website.

This grant available is based on the energy efficiency and carbon savings that can be achieved by installing the fully integrated heating controls in a home that previously had no or very basic heating controls installed. Replacement of existing heating controls equipment is not eligible for funding.