Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Questions (271)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

271. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 11 October 2016 (details supplied), if a suitable source of funding is available within his Department that may be applicable to supplement a green energy project as previously detailed to his office, considering that the person has already been granted REFIT approval; if any such funding will be available through his Department at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/16]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

While I cannot comment on an individual Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff (REFIT) application, I can confirm that it is normal practice that successful REFIT applicants cannot avail of any additional grant aid under European Commission State Aid rules.

I have asked my officials to follow up with the REFIT applicant referred to by the Deputy.