Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2022
248. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will provide the details of or advise on the solar panel scheme for schools which was announced in Budget 2023; and the way that a company can engage on the scheme. [49227/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI welcome the Budget 2023 announcement of funding from the Climate Action Fund in relation to the provision of Photovoltaic Panels in schools up to 6KW output.
This is really positive news for our schools and will assist with their energy needs and costs along with supporting the decarbonisation of our school buildings.
My Department Officials are working closely with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications colleagues in relation to the arrangements for this scheme and details will be announced in due course.
