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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this debate

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 131: In page 42, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “Report on determining land area for solar panel installation 25.The Minister for Finance shall, within 90 days of the passage of this Act, publish a report on addressing the current ambiguity on the calculations used to determine the area of land on which solar panels are installed, for Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Electricity Generation (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) provides grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. The Solar Capital Investment schemeis one of the measures in TAMS, which provides support to farmers wishing to invest in renewable energy, thereby reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. I launched the TAMS 3...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (11 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...-farm renewable technology uptake and usage, grant aid is provided through TAMS to assist farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. The solar PV systems grant-aided under TAMS include Solar PV Panels and Solar PV Rechargeable Batteries and Solar Panels for water...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Renewable Energy Generation (25 May 2023)

Michael McGrath: From 1 May 2023, and in accordance with the EU VAT Directive and Irish legislation, the supply and installation of solar panels on or adjacent to immovable property, being private dwellings, is subject to the zero rate of VAT. For the zero rate to apply, both the supply of the solar panels and their installation must be the responsibility of the same business in the same supply (i.e. a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: A registered list of competent installers to carry out solar PV installations is maintained by my Department, as required under the terms and conditions of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme. The latest version of this list is available on my Department’s website. The Declaration of Works Form, as outlined in Specification 198, which covers the minimum specifications...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 and 109 together. The Domestic Solar PV scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), provides grant supports to homeowners wishing to increase the proportion of renewable electricity they consume by installing solar panels on their property. Successful applicants receive grant payments for Solar PV systems installed by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (17 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...grant aid through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) to assist our farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be absolutely delighted because this is a big priority for the Government. He will warmly welcome how the Government is delivering on this and many other issues. Solar has considerable potential. We want to back farm families in developing it, availing of it and benefiting from it. To encourage on-farm renewable technology uptake and usage, grant aid is provided through...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Retrofitting Schemes: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (11 Oct 2022) See 1 other result from this debate

Jennifer Whitmore: The issue is speed. Solar is not perfect, and people would also need to do retrofitting. If, however, we are trying to help people this winter and next, the quickest way to do that is through pushing the solar option, particularly for those who cannot afford it. I refer to people who would be eligible for the warmer homes scheme. That scheme does not include solar which is a missed...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Oct 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy may be aware, prior to Finance Act 2017 agricultural land which was leased for solar panels was not classified as qualifying agricultural property for the purposes of Capital Gains Tax retirement relief or agricultural relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax. Following a review announced in Budget 2018, and in recognition of the then Government's commitment to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Projects (21 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2016 Programme for Government and 2015 Energy White Paper recognise that Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby enhancing citizen participation in Ireland’s energy future and Solar PV has the potential to contribute to meeting Ireland’s renewable energy and climate change objectives.However, at present, Solar PV, for...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Projects (9 May 2017) See 4 other results from this debate

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on an issue in which I have considerable interest. The programme for Government is extremely light in terms of its narrative on solar power. The Minister hit the nail on the head when he indicated that the output of proposed solar power projects would meet national energy demand. The problem in this area was identified by An Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Projects (7 Feb 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects in Ireland. This builds on the Energy White Paper published in December 2015 and recognises that solar also has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby also enhancing citizen participation in Ireland's energy future. With this in mind, Solar...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Apr 2023)

Michael McGrath: Prior to Finance Act 2017, agricultural land which was leased for solar panels was not classified as qualifying agricultural property for the purposes of Capital Gains Tax retirement relief or agricultural relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax.  Following a review announced in Budget 2018, and in recognition of the then Government's commitment to facilitate the development of solar...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Overall, 2022 was a record year for the connection of new renewable electricity generation to the electricity network. With regard to solar generation projects, a total estimated capacity of 559 MW of solar is currently connected to the electricity grid. ESB Networks, the Distribution System Operator, have 220 solar generation project connections registered, excluding micro-generation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: ...xa0; In general terms an eligible hectare is one that is used for an agricultural activity. In line with the Department’s current approach on land eligibility, where the area of a parcel covered by solar panels is 70% or greater of the overall parcel, that parcel will be wholly ineligible. If less than 70% is covered by solar panels and the agricultural activity is not hampered...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline any solar strategy to ensure a greater share of electricity is generated through solar PV; if there are plans to retrofit every home in the country with solar panels; if solar PV will be made more accessible to schools, GAA clubs and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (29 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...grant aid through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) to assist our farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...grant aid through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS II) to assist our farmers in maximising their contribution to the production of renewable energy through the installation of Solar PV technology along with battery storage on Irish farms. Solar energy for on-farm use is grant aided under the Animal Welfare Nutrient Storage and Safety Scheme, Young Farmers Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Grant Payments (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...across the country. This has resulted in warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes that are easier to heat and light.Under the Better Energy Homes scheme, a grant of €1,200 is available for Solar Water Heating installation. The installation must meet the minimum annual solar renewable energy contribution based on the floor area of the dwelling. Full details of the technical...