Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
474. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the ReAct (Renewable Energy for self-sustainable Island Communities) is still open for applications or if there are similar schemes available for solar panels on Ireland’s offshore islands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23729/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that ReACT is a research programme and forms part of the EU’s framework for the delivery of research and innovation programmes in the area of developing energy management and storage systems. I understand that a number of State bodies are involved with the programme, including the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), ESB Networks and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has no remit in relation to energy, which is a function of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. I understand that Department and the SEAI operate a number of schemes to support the installation of solar panels
