Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
761. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the new incentives or grants that been introduced for those building passive or log cabin homes; the schemes that are available currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1022/25]
View answerAll incentive schemes for new housing provided under Housing for All are required to meet the minimum performance requirements of Building Regulations.
All new dwellings must comply with building regulations, the aim of which is to provide for the safety and welfare of people in and about buildings, and in addition achieve a 60-year durability for all key elements. The Building Regulations set out the minimum requirements for the construction of new buildings and certain works to existing buildings.
Part L of the Building regulations requires an advanced Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) energy performance for new dwellings in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive which is typically an 'A' Building Energy Rating (BER).
There are no specific grants available for passive homes or log cabin homes.
