Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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639. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will reintroduce the funding scheme that was previously available to support the installation of three phase electricity for rural businesses; and the supports available for a business seeking for this service. [42941/17]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The CLÁR scheme previously provided funding to support micro enterprises to convert from single phase to three phase electricity. However, the scheme was closed for new applications in 2009.

In addition, the former Farm Electrification Grant Scheme (FEGS) provided support for the installation of three phase electricity supply on farms. I understand that this scheme ceased operation towards the end of 2011.

I currently have no plans to reintroduce either scheme.