Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans regarding the introduction of a new RHI scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22449/18]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (formerly known at the RHI) was approved by Government in December 2017. The details of the scheme, including the tariffs that will apply, are published on my Department's website. My Department is engaging with the European Commission regarding the necessary State Aid approval for the scheme. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will administer the scheme and are currently developing the detailed Terms and Conditions.

An allocation of €7 million has been provided for the scheme in Budget 2018. In addition, the National Development Plan sets out an indicative resource allocation of €300 million for the rollout of the scheme for the period 2018-2027.

The scheme is planned to commence operation later this year subject to State Aid approval.