Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Yes. While stimulating the micro-generation sector is probably a positive thing to do, one has to consider the economics of the issue. I set out the figures on the cost of the current feed in tariff and the minuscule amount of electricity going back into the grid. I do not know whether economies of scale apply, as the Deputy suggests, although I am open to examining that proposition. It is interesting that none of the other suppliers has entered the market and the ESB is on its own in that regard. There will come a point at which it will no longer be economic, especially if only one of the electricity suppliers is playing a part in stimulating the micro-generation sector.

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