Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
179. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the renewable heat obligation legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/25]
View answerAs part of the Government Decision (S180/20/10/2704) adopting sectoral emissions ceilings, it was agreed to introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) to ensure the increased use of renewable fuel types across the full heating sector, with the primary aim of supporting the achievement of Ireland's heating and cooling targets at national and EU levels.
The development of the RHO is a key priority for my Department and the necessary analysis and impact assessment which has informed the design of the RHO, and the RHO High-level Scheme has been finalised. My Department is now preparing the RHO Heads of Bill for submission to Government shortly and, once approved by Government, drafting of the RHO primary legislation will commence.
