No timeline for full retrofit of Louth social housing, Dail told

A Louth TD criticised the Government for not giving a clear timetable for fully retrofitting social housing in the county. Sinn Féin’s Ruairí Ó Murchú raised the issue in the Dáil, seeking a date for when council-owned homes would be upgraded to modern energy standards. The Housing Minister, James Browne, did not provide a specific timeframe, but said the Government would continue engaging with Louth County Council to accelerate retrofitting and improve living conditions. Ó Murchú said the council has a strong delivery record but lacks sufficient funding for maintenance, and that limited resources force trade-offs. He said tenants often report issues such as windows and doors, and retrofitting would help ensure homes are properly insulated and reduce exposure to high fuel and living costs.

""People who have been tenants for many years and who may not have looked for anything from the local authority previously will come to you with issues, particularly in relation to windows and doors. In a perfect situation, if you can get them on the list for retrofitting, it means that at least you can ensure that they are in a house that is properly insulated and warm and that they will not be facing astronomical costs during the cost-of-living and cost-of-fuel crises.""

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