Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
A division was held on a Social Democrats amendment urging a five-point “Solar for All” plan to cut electricity costs through higher grants, expanded scheme coverage and streamlined rules for renters and businesses.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to amendment No. 1 to Government amendment No. 1 to the motion on a cost-of-living mini-budget. On Thursday, 7 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be made”, a division was claimed. That division will be taken now.
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Amendment to amendment put
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I move amendment No. 2 to amendment No. 1:
To insert the following after "decisions in the forthcoming Budget":
"; and
commits to adopt the Social Democrats' five point 'Solar for All' plan, to help families cut electricity costs by an average of €450 a year, through the following measures:
— double grants for solar installation to €3,600;
— include solar panels in the 'Warmer Homes Scheme';
— reinstate the €1,000 battery grant scheme;
— develop streamlined regulations for 'Plug-in Solar' products for renters and apartment dwellers, whilst ensuring safety standards; and
— increase the grant value for solar panels for businesses.".
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Amendment to amendment put
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Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to."
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