A public consultation document on the proposed energy efficiency and performance standard for light bulbs has been published on my Department's website, www.environ.ie. It provides an opportunity for individuals to identify matters in relation to implementation of the proposed standard, including any issues on the use of compact fluorescent lamps. The proposed standard will not require the use of compact fluorescent lamps and the consultation document notes that tungsten halogen bulbs, which will also meet the standard, do not appear to give rise to the types of issue identified in the question. The consultation process closes on 14 November next and its outcome, and the summary of the responses received, will be published on my Department’s website in due course.