Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 29 September 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2022, Planning and Development (Solar Safeguarding Zone) Regulations 2022: Discussion

Photo of Mary Seery KearneyMary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. This is fantastic. I do not have a question but, rather, concur with everything the Chair has said. There are a number of community groups in Dublin South-Central that are trying to become as energy self-sufficient as possible. It is particularly pertinent at the moment. This is not the Minister of State's area but he might be able to exert some influence. A microgeneration support scheme for panels for businesses, public organisations and community groups was launched recently. That allows for a certain amount of solar panels and production of energy. I have had feedback that it does not go far enough and more is needed. It is important we do that. With the absence of a cap on the roof space that can be used, it is important we keep that under review. I absolutely support this. It is fantastic. I thank the Minister of State for all his hard work and engagement.

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