Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I too welcome the decision the Minister has made. As the last speaker mentioned, we have gone solar. Táimid iontach ar fad. It is fabulous that the sun is shining. We must do something meaningful because for too long we could cross the Border into Northern Ireland and see solar panels on many buildings, domestic and otherwise. I note this measure is confined to domestic use. We are being dragged kicking and screaming across every line with everything here, despite the drastic and punitive measures that are being put on people. Any supports are dragged from the Government while it is kicking and screaming. This measure is for domestic use, and I welcome it, but when are we going to have such a measure for farm and commercial buildings? We all know hoteliers and other people who looked at the available schemes and left them there because they were Mickey Mouse schemes that were not viable and would not justify the outlay or expense.

I welcome this 13.5% VAT rate. Other speakers have asked that if Mary or Joe Bloggs walk into a wholesale shop to buy some equipment, can they get the VAT rate or will it be confined to builders or suppliers. I would like the Minister to answer that point.

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