Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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182. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will liaise with a trust (details supplied) in relation to refurbishments taking place to ensure tenants are provided with accommodation with double glazed windows as a minimum standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27694/24]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) have responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of their properties, including sinking funds for future improvements.

There are a number of options available for energy improvement upgrades through Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grants.

Currently, under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structures Fund grant schemes, both of which are administered through the local authorities, funding can be awarded for works to increase the thermal performance of a protected structure including draught-proofing of windows and/or installation of appropriately detailed secondary glazing.