Fuel poverty fears for 750 Cork households waiting on insulation

County councillors have written to a number of government ministers asking them to fast-track warmer homes scheme with immediate effect

Over 143,000 homes had received free upgrades under the 'The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme' by the end of July 2021.

More than 750 householders across Co Cork face even greater fuel poverty in the coming months as prices look set to spiral and a scheme to insulate their properties has been dogged with delays.

County councillors have written to a number of government ministers asking them to fast-track the scheme with immediate effect. They say many applicants have been on the waiting list for well over two years and “haven't heard a dicky bird” about if their application is being progressed.