Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 350: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [6970/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I refer to the reply to Question No. 344 of 3 February, 2009, in which I outlined the work underway to phase out incandescent light bulbs. In the reply to Question No. 5 of 27 November 2008, I addressed medical concerns relating to Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and I acknowledged that halogen incandescent bulbs provide an alternative for anyone who finds CFLs to be unsuitable. The European Commission in the proposed Regulation on phasing out incandescent light bulbs has considered the health and safety of the users in setting the energy efficiency requirements for household lamps. This Regulation will be implemented under the 2005 EU Ecodesign of Energy-Using Products Directive and is a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.