Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2024
116. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost of including properties with HAP tenancies in the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23869/24]
View answerThe Warmer Homes Scheme is available to owner-occupied properties, based on the householder being in receipt of certain Department of Social Protection (DSP) income supports. The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support provided by local authorities.
At the end of Q4 2023, there were 56,848 households actively in receipt of HAP support. It is not possible to estimate the cost of extending the Warmer Homes scheme to these households without information on the age, size, type and condition of the properties.
