Written answers

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Departmental Schemes

Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

280. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant aid available for the deployment of solar energy panels on farm land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14172/16]

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Grant aid is available under the TAMS II Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme and the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme for solar panels used for electricity production (photovoltaic) and water heating that are permanently erected to buildings used for pig, poultry and egg production.

Additionally, the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI) administer the Better Energy Homes Scheme on behalf of the Department for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources. The Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households which include attic insulation, wall insulation, heating systems upgrades, solar thermal systems and an accompanying Building Energy Rating (BER).

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.