Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

Allow me to frame the questions for the Deputy. The PSO levy this year was approximately €156 million, approximately €90 million of which was accounted for by the peat-fired power stations, some brought over from the previous year but most from this year. In my announcement I stated that I wished to examine this issue to ascertain whether this could be reduced, which would be appropriate. However, I understand that Deputy Varadkar's party now appears to suggest that the PSO should be ended or stopped. A motion to that effect was tabled in the Seanad last week by the Fine Gael Senators. Deputy Varadkar should check with all the Deputies on his side as to whether they are comfortable with or support such a position.

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