2026-05-13

I must now deal with a postponed division relating to amendment No. 1 to Government amendment No. 1 to the motion on a cost-of-living mini-budget. On Thursday, 7 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be made”, a division was claimed. That division will be taken now.

I move amendment No. 2 to amendment No. 1: To insert the following after "decisions in the forthcoming Budget": "; and commits to adopt the Social Democrats' five point 'Solar for All' plan, to help families cut electricity costs by an average of €450 a year, through the following measures: — double grants for solar installation to €3,600; — include solar panels in the 'Warmer Homes Scheme'; — reinstate the €1,000 battery grant scheme; — develop streamlined regulations for 'Plug-in Solar' products for renters and apartment dwellers, whilst ensuring safety standards; and — increase the grant value for solar panels for businesses.".