Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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62.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a scheme which was initially announced in 2022 where photo voltaic panels would be installed for households that have a high reliance on electricity for medical reasons; when the scheme will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31091/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Medically Vulnerable scheme is a targeted scheme for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for customers/households who are registered on the life support category of the Priority Services Register. These homes have a dependence on electrically powered equipment, including medical equipment, life protecting devices and assistive technologies for example dialysis machines, respirators, etc.

The scheme comprises of a fully funded 2kWp solar PV system for eligible households. This includes survey/design, supply, installation, and the post works BER. The scheme is operational since Q3 2023, though not all Energy Suppliers are yet signed up. The scheme is wholly managed by the registered Energy Suppliers, with each of the Energy Suppliers contacting their own eligible customers directly, in line with the work plans for their Solar PV Installers.

To date there are 198 homes fully installed with 30 more in the pipeline for completion over the coming weeks. The number of installed homes will increase as more energy suppliers sign up for the scheme.