Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2011
115 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding applications from him to the European Commission for State aid approval for the REFIT 2 and REFIT 3 schemes; when he expects a decision on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28098/11]
View answerThere are separate State Aid clearance processes under way with the European Commission in respect of the extension of the REFIT Scheme for the renewable energy technologies of onshore wind, landfill gas and hydro technologies and a new REFIT Scheme covering biomass technology categories. The Commission is currently completing assessments on these applications and I am advised that decisions should be forthcoming in the coming weeks.
