Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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894. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of representations this Deputy received from a County Sligo based business which installs energy efficient and water saving products, the reason waterless urinals are not included on the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's list of qualifying products for accelerated capital allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28427/15]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Triple E register is a list of energy efficient products administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). By procuring products on the Triple E register, companies can avail of the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Scheme. The register is designed to help Irish business reduce its carbon footprint by investing in energy efficient equipment. For a product to qualify for the Triple E register it must be possible to demonstrate how it reduces the overall energy use in a commercial application. The products listed must meet rigorous criteria placing them in the top 10% to 15% of efficiency for their product type. While I understand that the product to which the Deputy refers is designed to reduce water usage, it would also be necessary for the company to be able to demonstrate the energy saving capability of the product in order for it to be eligible for inclusion on the Triple E register of products qualifying for the ACA Scheme. I understand submissions are currently being sought from manufacturers and suppliers wishing to have their products included on the register. Further information is available on the SEAI website.