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‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Solar panels for high-use homes

Summary

Deputy Devlin sought progress on a promised solar panel scheme for people with medical needs or older people at risk of energy poverty. The Minister said he would revert with specific details rather than guess at timing.

The Government has made several welcome efforts to cushion families from the increase in energy prices caused by Russia's war on Ukraine and Putin's attempt to use gas and oil as strategic weapons against the West. In April, the Minister committed to introducing a scheme to offer solar panels to people with high energy usage due to a medical need or to elderly people at risk of energy poverty. As he is aware, I raised this issue with him last month by way of a parliamentary question. It was confirmed at that stage that the issue was with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and stakeholders for review. I ask the Minister to provide an update as winter is rapidly approaching. Many of these families have contacted me. Many of them want to make arrangements for the months ahead. When will the scheme go live?

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May I revert to the Deputy on this issue? I do not have the details in front of me. It is a valid question. The scheme will, as stated earlier, make an important contribution to targeting those homes with high energy use in particular. Rather than getting a figure or estimated time of delivery wrong, I will revert to the Deputy with specific details.

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