177. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has engaged with representative bodies in the renewable heating sector (details supplied) regarding the design and implementation of the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/26]

I am advised that the organisation in question has had extensive and regular engagement with my Department regarding the design and implementation of the renewable heat obligation scheme. Engagement has included open public consultation processes, dedicated meetings between this organisation and my officials, and by way of industry focused workshops.