Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for his reply. He referred to expenditure of €69 million for the energy efficiency area. The home energy savings scheme has been one of the most successful grant schemes administered by the SEAI. Is it the Minister's intention to continue to fund that scheme? As he will be aware, there is provision in the Finance Act 2011 for some tax relief for persons who invest in energy efficiency measures in their homes but it is subject to a commencement order. Would he like to comment on that?

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