Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy has asked a very good question. A lot of this is through SEAI-funded schemes, grants and supports at the moment. Some of it is through Enterprise Ireland working with its client companies, particularly in terms of the high-energy use manufacturing companies with which it works.

Let us consider the SEAI schemes. There is a community energy grant scheme, which is €68 million. There is grant support for cross-sectoral projects, including homes, businesses and non-domestic applicants. Typically, around 60% of funding is for non-domestic. For companies, there is a support scheme for energy audits. The starting point for a company is to get a proper energy audit done-----