Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

I would prefer not to be obliged to seek state aid clearance from Europe because this can delay matters. It is frustrating that, on one hand, Europe is pushing us to meet targets relating to renewable energy while, one the other, competition rules, which one cannot avoid, are in place. My preference would be not to have to seek such clearance. However, there may not be an easy of avoiding such an eventuality. I have asked officials in Brussels to ensure that our submissions are processed as a matter of urgency in order that the scheme will not be unduly delayed within the European system. Written Answers follow Adjournment Debate.

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