John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

The amendment proposes amending section 9BA(2)(b)(ii) to establish a minimum and maximum threshold for the purpose of licences under subparagraph (iii) which provides for licensees who produce below a minimum level of 10 megawatts. Such licensees can produce up to a threshold and have a choice with regard to whether they participate in the SEM. It is clear from the current drafting of subparagraphs (i) and (iii) that this is what is meant. The proposal which would set a reference to a minimum or maximum is not appropriate and would only lead to confusion, particularly as there has never been any intention to provide for a maximum threshold. The proposed amendment is, therefore, unacceptable.

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