Deep retrofitting of houses 'unattainable for huge numbers' without Govt grant, says Green Party councillor

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy insists that the Government is still on track to retrofit half a million homes by 2030 - despite the fact there is no money left for the retrofitting grant offered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Deep retrofitting of houses 'unattainable for huge numbers' without Govt grant, says Green Party councillor

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy insists that the Government is still on track to retrofit half a million homes by 2030 - despite the fact there is no money left for the retrofitting grant offered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

The grant provided 50% of the price of extensive energy upgrades in older homes. The news that there is no money left in the pot will potentially leave hundreds of homeowners in the lurch.

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