Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of households that availed of the grant as part of the SEAI’s warmer home scheme in Kerry, broken down by pre and post-BER; the average waiting time; the number of applications that were rejected in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1882/25]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people in, or at risk of, energy poverty through the provision of free energy upgrades. The scheme is operated by the Sustainable Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of the Government. The scheme is funded through carbon tax receipts via the Exchequer and by the European Regional Development Fund. Budget 2025 allocated a record €280 million for the scheme this year.

Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households in, or at risk of, energy poverty is a top priority for the Government. In 2024, over 7,700 fully funded upgrades were provided at an average cost of almost €27,500. 209 of these homes were in County Kerry.

The specific additional data sought by the Deputy in relation to the number of households that availed of the grant as part of the SEAI’s Warmer Homes Scheme in Kerry, broken down by pre and post-BER; the average waiting time; and the number of applications that were rejected in each of the years 2019 to date, is not routinely provided to my Department by SEAI.

I have directed SEAI to reply directly to the Deputy with the data requested, in so far as it is available, as soon as possible.