David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

364. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of wood pellets in the marketplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20329/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The provision of wood pellets in the Irish market is a matter for the producers and importers of the product. I am aware that there are some local market issues which have resulted in a shortage of wood pellets in the Irish market. However, I understand that wood pellets are an internationally traded commodity and there is no shortage of this product worldwide. I believe, therefore, that this situation will rectify itself shortly.