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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 13, 2025

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive if he prioritises dwellings with the lowest Building Energy Ratings (e.g. E, F, G) when determining which ones to apply energy efficiency retrofits to?

REPLY:

The selection of homes for inclusion in the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme is based on several key criteria. These criteria include the age of the property, the condition of existing windows and doors, the current heating source, and the type of dwelling (e.g., age-friendly). Stock condition surveys are also utilised to provide an additional layer of data to aid in the selection of suitable homes. Attic insulation, condition of windows and doors and existing heating source are all examined as part for the survey.

Homes that satisfy the criteria are then listed for inclusion in the programme ensuring that there is an even distribution of retrofitting works across our social housing stock throughout the county.