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Will the Tánaiste provide us with an update on the work under way to change regulations here to allow for plug-in solar panels? We were previously told that this work would be complete by September. There are over 1 million plug-in solar panels already … will not mind me leaking that we have a costed proposal in our alternative budget to provide up to 1 million free plug-in solar panels to households that would also qualify for targeted energy credits. It just gives lower-income households access to solar power without

fish and you will feed him for his life.” With the Independents and all parties, I look forward to pushing for plug-in solar systems and battery storage. We cannot have an energy policy that simply waits until every winter to write another check. That … welcome the €650 million for SEAI home grants, energy upgrades and additional solar schemes. From speaking to people in my constituency, this is going to make a real difference. I will continue to plug plug-in solar. Not everyone has tens of thousands of euro for a deep

raised plug-in solar with the Taoiseach back in February, as well as in April, May and June. I raised it the year before in July at the climate and energy committee. The Department confirmed that ESB Networks was working on a group report that would be issued … September. It is now 20 October. Constituents, renters and people across Ireland will benefit from plug-in solar systems being rolled out. Does the Taoiseach have an update for the Irish public to save money

Deputy Heneghan spoke about plug-in solar. I hear him loud and clear. I have been engaging proactively - I was going to use a different word - with the Minister in respect of this. He told me it was imminent. I think it went to the ESB, which … because the ESB is worried about making sure it is done safely and in accordance with proper procedure, but it is important. Plug-in solar, like solar in general, could be very impactful. That is a big change that is under way. Regarding Deputy Conor McGuinness

Ahern that, in my experience, he is pretty good at media management, so I would not worry about him. The issue of plug-in solar that the Deputy has raised is a serious one. It is a much more practical option for people in a whole variety … there are big savings to be had if we can help households to sustainably reduce their own bills. I accept that plug-in solar could play a very important role in that. I need to get an update as to where the Minister is on that

little to ensure they do not happen again. At household level, we should dramatically expand retrofitting, solar panels and battery storage, including plug-in solar solutions where appropriate. We should remove unnecessary bureaucracy from grants, allow people to improve comfort in both winter and summer, and prioritise older

seem to be there. The need to move to solar energy and democratise access to renewable energy, for example, by introducing plug-in solar technology, has been mentioned. It is technology that is suitable for all kinds of households. It has been done elsewhere. It is taken

Social Democrats proposed our solar for all plan to increase grant supports, introduce battery storage grants, and roll out plug-in solar for those people who live in apartments or rentals. Solar is one of the quickest and most effective ways of reducing household energy costs, reducing electricity

solar grants, make solar free for the households most at risk of energy poverty, and fast-track the roll-out of plug-in solar across the country. However, the Government has refused to adopt it, despite the fact we have shown how this could be paid

taken radical action and adopted sustainable solutions. For example, in our budget, Labour proposed that the State should bulk buy targeted, free, plug-in solar units to lower bills for those most in need, a practical and tangible measure that had been taken in Germany. That

transition to renewable energy. For example, we have called for a radical measure, which is a €500 million investment in free plug-in solar units for households that would cut their bills by €150 per year and help meet climate targets. We have seen it done in Germany

flag in our sea and putting money into generating cheap electricity from our greatest asset. It is about spending €500 million on plug-in solar energy, as we proposed in our alternative budget, and additional investment on rooftop solar to help permanently bring bills down. This is something