Tom Kitt (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

The Government, by comparison to Fine Gael, is working with the Commission to explore whether this option, or a biofuels obligation or other support systems are the optimum approach to securing greater market penetration of biofuels.

Second, Fine Gael proposes grants of between €500 and €3,500 for householders wishing to convert their home heating to renewable energy. The Government's greener homes scheme, offers grants of up to €6,500 and includes new homeowners and not only those wishing to convert existing systems. Ironically, Fine Gael, in its policy document, is more familiar with the UK grants scheme than it is with the scheme introduced by its own Government.

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