Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister clarify whether countries with a shortfall will be required to purchase energy credits on an annual basis? If so, the Exchequer will face a significant annual cost for failing to meet its target. Does the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland or Department have plans to produce an incentive for home owners to switch to renewable sources of heat? The previous system of grant aid for home owners was abolished. It would be in all our interests to encourage home owners as well as large businesses to avail of the benefits of using renewable energy for heating. The focus always seems to be on providing incentives to business, while neglecting home owners.

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