Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
757. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to update on progress to transpose the energy performance of buildings into Irish law; if his Department will meet the deadline to transpose this into Irish law by 29 May 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12683/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275) (EPBD) is the European Union’s main legislative instrument aiming to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the European Union. A recast EPBD was adopted by the European Parliament and Council and came into force in May 2024. The main focus of this Directive is the renovation of the entire building stock, the energy performance of existing buildings, additional performance requirements for new buildings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Significant work is being undertaken across Government and by the SEAI to prepare for transposition.
To date a number of requirements of the Directive have been transposed by regulations including Article 17(15) related to subsidies for fossil fuel boilers and Art 13(10)d related to Building Automation and Control systems.
Draft European Community Act Regulations for transposition of further articles are also expected to be ready shortly and work in respect of any remaining articles is continuing.
