A total of 82 designated older persons homes in County Dublin have been significantly improved with energy upgrades.

The upgrades in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's housing stock were delivered under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme for social housing.

Speaking at an event in Beaufort to mark the completion of the 2022 programme of works, Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: "I am pleased to see the Council is continuing to upgrade the condition and energy performance of our housing stock and the particular focus on the homes of our older tenants. Through projects like this, we are providing warm, energy efficient homes that improve the quality of life of our most vulnerable tenants and help protect them from increasing energy costs."

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The upgrade works carried out on each property included external insulation, new doors and windows, solar panels, heating system upgrades and attic insulation. Prior to the energy upgrades, the properties had BER ratings as low as F and G. With the works now complete, 63 of the properties have achieved an A rating with the other 19 achieving a B rating.

Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, added: "I am proud to see Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council again lead by example in the delivery of climate friendly projects. Not only has the Council overachieved on our targets in 2022, we have also delivered additional energy efficiencies and savings through the installation of the district heating system in Beaufort."

With all 82 properties achieving the minimum requirement of a B2 BER under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme, the Council has exceeded the target of 68 set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for 2022.