Written answers

Thursday, 14 December 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Departmental Expenditure

7:00 pm

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the annual cost of the Greener Homes grant scheme, delivered through Sustainable Energy Ireland on an annual basis from the date the scheme started; the number of new units of housing and existing units of housing that installed a renewable energy heating system under the scheme for each year for which figures are supplied; the smallest, the average and the largest individual payment made in each year under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43415/06]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The Greener Homes Scheme was launched in March 2006 and it provides support to homeowners to invest in a range of renewable energy heating technologies including wood biomass boilers and stoves, heat pumps and solar technology.

In the 34 week period since the scheme commenced a total of €2.476m has been paid out in grant aid to 775 householders. Grant aid of €1,100 to €6,500 was paid depending on the individual technology used.

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the annual cost of the biofuels scheme II, on an annual basis from the date the scheme started; if he will quantify the activity generated by the scheme for each year for which figures are supplied; the smallest, the average and the largest individual payment made in each year under the scheme; the projected cost of the scheme in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43416/06]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The successful applicants under the Biofuels Mineral Oil Tax Relief Scheme II were announced on 23 November 2006. Under the scheme no direct payments are made to individuals. The successful applicants under the scheme will be exempt from paying excise on the production of specified amounts of biofuels.

The scheme, which is being rolled out over a five year period, will cost in excess of €200m in excise foregone to end 2010. Officials in my Department are currently liaising with successful applicants with a view to providing a schedule of roll-out over the five years of the scheme, including 2007.

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