Energy Conservation
Seanad Éireann — 2022-11-17
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Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State. It is good to get a clear answer and have the criteria set out with regard to the different schemes. Many small niche areas end up falling between the cracks, including cases where one household qualifies and the household next door does not. We need to address some of the issues in that regard. I will send a note to the Minister because there are a number of issues. Some people, particularly older people, find the process very difficult to get someone to answer the questions because much of this is done online. There are also waiting lists. I know of people who have been told they must wait 18 months or two years before they will be able to get works carried out. That is also an area the Department needs to address. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber this morning. I know this is not his area. I will send a note to the Minister directly.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-17