Sun, 04 Jul, 2021 - 08:30 Elderly people shouldn’t have to wait years : Almost 800 Cork households waiting on Warmer Home Scheme works
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty.
Roisin Burke
A total of 782 Cork households are still waiting on Warmer Home Scheme works and Cork County Council are asking for additional resources to be allocated to reduce the waiting list and waiting times.
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty.
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Last updated: June 10, 2021, 08:48 There will be portaloo toilets placed at popular outdoor locations around Carrigaline this summer.
Toilets for Carrigaline
Outdoor portaloo toilets will be provided in key areas across Carrigaline this summer with large crowds of staycationers expected in the coming months.
The toilets will be provided by the Carrigaline Municipal District at popular recreational areas over a 13-week period between June and August.
These areas include Rocky Bay, Crosshaven, Myrtleville, Church Bay, Fountainstown, Roberts Cove, Kilnagleary carpark, Roberts Bridge carpark, and the People’s Park.
The good news was confirmed by Independent Cllr Ben Dalton O’Sullivan who said huge credit is due to the Carrigaline Municipal District for making the arrangements.
Last updated: May 14, 2021, 14:30 The Warmer Homes Scheme has experienced sever backlogs since the arrival of Covid-19.
Warmer Homes Scheme goes cold
A county councillor has described how many elderly people must wait 18 months in cold, damp houses due to massive backlogs in the Warmer Homes Scheme.
Carrigaline Cllr Seamus McGrath was responding to a motion at this week’s full council meeting calling on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan to drastically speed up the process.
It is critical that proper insulation is put in place in line with a modern day standard of living, the Fianna Fáil councillor said.