Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022
191. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that persons who are on invalidity pension are not included as eligible to benefit from the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57895/22]
View answerThe Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners who are most at risk of energy poverty. Eligibility for the Scheme is linked to receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments, outlined on the SEAI website. They are kept under ongoing review with the Department of Social Protection to ensure they are consistent with and complementary to the other income support schemes offered by that Department. I understand that the Invalidity Pension is a qualifying payment for the Fuel Allowance, which is a means tested payment. Fuel allowance, in turn, is a qualifying payment for the Warmer Homes Scheme.
Households can contact the Department of Social Protection to check whether they meet the relevant criteria.
All information on the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is available on the SEAI website at www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/free-upgrades-for-eligible-homes.
