Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I will undertake to examine the issue raised by the Deputy. I do not know whether the position here is exactly analogous to the position in other EU member states. While I support the idea of micro-generation in principle, we must examine the economics of the case. If it is the Deputy's case that the level at which the tariff threshold means inherent failure is likely and that a higher threshold would allow micro-generation to make a meaningful contribution, I will certainly examine that proposition.

It would perhaps be an understatement to say I receive occasional representations on the matter. I receive a regular dribble of representations from different areas, primarily in the south, which could indicate they may be from farmers with significant land. Now that the days are getting longer, I will examine the issue of micro-generation.

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