The ESRI released a new report on the current energy efficiency status of buildings in the private rental sector in Ireland.

The figures were revealed at a recent meeting of the council following questions from Green Party Councillor Michael Pidgeon

Research commissioned by Friends of the Earth found the number of families unable to heat their homes doubled in the space of 12 months

The measures include increasing the rate of renovations of energy-inefficient buildings and improving information-sharing on energy performance

Rebecca O’Reilly said she cannot afford to pay the upfront fees.