Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

We would extend grant aid to householders for those who wished to convert existing home heating technology to renewable energy technology, up to a value of €500. We would establish a centre of excellence for alternative energy, charged with ensuring that Ireland develops a world class alternative energy sector.

These are our proposals. I want the Minister, or whoever will be replying on the Government's behalf later in the debate, to respond to our points and to examine whether they are feasible. Opposition Members would be delighted if the Government took up our proposals and policies as it has done in many other respects. It would be for the general good if it did so. I look forward to the Minister's contribution later.

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