Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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224. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the energy policy White Paper, if it deals with micro-generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44487/15]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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I intend to publish the White Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland on 16 December. The White paper will discuss the role that micro-generation can play in transforming and enhancing the way homes, businesses, communities and citizens use energy.

In addition, on 31 July, 2015 the Department launched a consultation on a new support scheme for renewable electricity. As part of the emerging design process, the potential of providing support to microgeneration will be considered. While the initial phase of the consultation closed on 18 September 2015, there will be two further opportunities to contribute at key stages in the design of any new scheme.