176. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he can confirm that in the case of a PV installation grant application (details supplied), the necessary and appropriate insurance was in place by the sub-contractor involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39252/24]

All solar installers registered with my Department must provide evidence of appropriate insurance cover as a condition of being included on the registered list.

The solar PV installer referred to had appropriate insurance cover at the time of the contract and retains such cover, which is a condition of continuing to be included on the registered list.

In certain circumstances, a registered installer may subcontract the installation works. My Department does not seek sight of insurance cover of the sub-contractor involved as the contract for the installation of the solar PV system remains with the installer from the registered list. Therefore if problems arise, the applicant may seek recourse with the main contractor, who has the appropriate insurance cover in place.

I can confirm that correspondence issued earlier this year to all solar PV installers on the registered list seeking confirmation of their current active insurance cover. I can also confirm that the registered list will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that all have the appropriate insurance cover in place.