Timmy Dooley
Ceist:184. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the deadline by which the renewable heat incentive scheme will be launched. [44324/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 19 October 2017
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The proposed Renewable Heat Incentive addresses key objectives set out in the National Mitigation Plan, the Energy White Paper and the Programme for Government. The development of the scheme has involved detailed economic analysis, extensive engagement with industry and two public consultations.
In Budget 2018, €7m was allocated for the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive. I intend to seek Government approval to the scheme in the coming weeks. European Commission State Aid approval will also be required in advance of the scheme commencing operation.
Although there is no set deadline for the implementation of the Renewable Heat Incentive, I expect the scheme to come into operation in 2018.