Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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248. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he plans to publish the renewable heat obligation scheme; the reason for the delay in publishing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30178/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the Government Decision (S180/20/10/2704) adopting sectoral emissions ceilings, it was agreed to introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) to ensure the increased use of renewable fuel types across the full heating sector, with the primary aim of supporting the achievement of Ireland's heating and cooling targets at EU level.

The development of the RHO is a key priority for my Department and the necessary analysis and impact assessment which has informed the design of the RHO has now been finalised. My Department is now drafting the RHO Heads of Bill for submission to Government shortly, and once approved by Government, drafting of the RHO primary legislation will commence.