Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2038. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date by which the renewable energy support scheme will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32910/18]
View answerMy Department is progressing the design of the proposed new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which is being developed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contributions out to 2030.
A final high-level design proposal on the RESS is being brought to Government shortly for approval, and subsequent to this a formal application for State Aid clearance with the European Commission will commence in line with EU State Aid Guidelines. The new scheme is expected to open in 2019.
