Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

We are making significant progress in developing a new renewable heat market in Ireland. We are currently rolling out a €65 million multi-annual package in support of this sector. The rolling out of this package commenced on 27 March when I launched a €27 million greener homes grant programme for the domestic sector. This five-year programme includes funding for wood chip and wood pellet boilers and stoves and solar and heat pump technologies. Grant aid of up to €6,500 is available to individuals, depending on the technology being employed. I am sure people will be disappointed to note that in its policy document Fine Gael has proposed that the grants should be cut by half.

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