The Minister for Energy, Darragh O’Brien, says he will bring plans for a boiler scrappage scheme to Cabinet next week. The proposal would provide grants of up to €14,500 to help homeowners replace older oil and kerosene boilers with new heating technologies.
According to multiple outlets, the scheme is intended to support a wider transition away from fossil-fuel heating. One report says the proposed support would supplement existing grants for heat pumps, as the Government looks to increase take-up of cleaner alternatives. While the sources largely agree on the purpose of the scheme and the maximum grant level, they focus on slightly different framing—some highlight the headline amount and timing for Cabinet, while others emphasize how it fits with current heat-pump supports.
