Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 January 2011
373 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the decision to increase REFIT tariffs for bio-energy were agreed by Cabinet, that is, a Government decision or his decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2424/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed REFIT support scheme for Biomass was submitted to Brussels for State aid clearance in early November 2010. This scheme, which is aimed at supporting the use of biomass in electricity generation and heat production, incorporates a proposed range of tariffs for different technologies and scales of that technology and requires State aid clearance before it can open for applications. Once State aid clearance has been received from Brussels, the final proposed scheme will be brought to Government before being opened for applications.
