A proposed boiler scrappage scheme in Ireland would provide a €2,000 grant to households whose homes were built before 2021, according to the Irish Independent. The plan was put forward by a government minister, RTÉ.ie reports.
Coverage of the proposal indicates the level of support could rise considerably higher in some cases. The Irish Examiner reports the minister said grants under the scheme could reach up to €14,500, a figure also cited by the Connacht Tribune, which reported that thousands of Irish households could qualify for a payment of that size.
The scheme is aimed at homes constructed before 2021, the Irish Independent reports. As part of the wider discussion around replacing older heating systems, The Journal examined whether swapping a boiler for a heat pump can actually save money, asking an expert to assess the question.
The reporting so far sets out the proposed grant amounts and the homes the scheme would target. It does not yet detail eligibility conditions beyond the pre-2021 build date, how applications would be handled, or when payments might begin.
What to watch next: further government announcements on the scheme's final terms, including the full eligibility rules and a start date.
