A Roscommon councillor says most homeowners can't afford to retrofit their homes - because of a €30,000 shortfall in state grants.
Laurence Fallon says many people want to upgrade the energy rating of their houses.
This often includes heat-pumps, insulation and new windows and doors.
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But Councillor Fallon, from Rahara, says the government needs to increase the grants - and reduce reliance on fossil fuels:
