Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

I endorse what the Senators have said. I received confirmation that this would be the case and that the Bill would be applicable from that date. I am aware that Green Energy Ireland based in New Ross, one of the very few bioenergy producing companies, is doing quite well and that it is necessary for it to be able to continue and remain competitive. Regarding excise duty, anything that can be done to promote the industry and future investment in this sector should be looked upon as favourably as possible.