Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2008
292 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when shops will cease or be instructed to stop selling regular light bulbs and recycling options will be available for same products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47427/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI intend to make a formal announcement about the phased withdrawal of incandescent light bulbs from the Irish market in early 2009, as soon as I receive the necessary EU clearance for the introduction of the proposed national energy-efficiency and performance standard for light bulbs. No specific requirements are necessary for the disposal of tungsten filament incandescent bulbs. When the proposed national standard is introduced, I expect use of the targeted bulbs to decrease over a number of years as they are replaced in the normal course.
