I propose to take Questions Nos. 923 to 925, inclusive, together.
An extensive programme for the retrofit of local authority housing to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2 or cost optimal is underway.
In 2021, local Authorities retrofitted 1,038 social homes, with heat pumps installed in 1,038 (72%) of these. In 2022, local Authorities retrofitted 2,283 social homes with heat pumps installed in 1,898 (83%) of these. In 2023 my Department proposes to support the retrofit of a further 2,400 local authority homes with a budget of €87 million.
By 2030, my Department intends to support the retrofitting of 36,500 local authority homes to a BER of B2.
To achieve a B2 rating does not necessitate the use of heat recovery ventilation systems therefore the data requested relating to HRVs is not collected from local authorities.