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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Energy Saving and Heating Standards.

Assistance for industry changing energy sources

Summary

Kitt asked whether industry switching to alternative energy sources could receive assistance; the Chair and Minister said the matter belonged to a separate question on energy costs.

Is the Minister for State aware that one of the biggest obstacles to energy savings is the price? Are there any proposals on that?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is not what it is about.

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In relation to people in industry who would change over to alternative energy uses because of the expense involved, are there any——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The next question deals with the cost of energy.

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Where people in industry revert to alternative energy uses, is there any assistance for them?

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Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

That is a separate question.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is, obviously. This is about a quantum of energy.

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