Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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Before I hand over to the Chairman, I asked the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, earlier about the position in respect of solar energy and the setting of tariffs. In my own constituency in Tipperary we have a large number of solar farms that have gone through the planning process and expended significant funds in acquiring planning permission. None of them has progressed. At a time when we are promoting renewable energy, people are very frustrated and annoyed with the delay. Companies and groups cannot make further investment until they know exactly what return they are going to get. What is the status of that at the moment?