Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
180. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the alternative steps he is considering if in the event that the soon-to-be-published renewable heat obligation fails to achieve TRIS approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35808/25]
View answerThe development of the Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) is a key priority for my Department and the necessary analysis and impact assessment which has informed the design of the RHO has now been finalised. This included consideration of ways to incentivise the domestic production of biomethane which identified the use of a multiplier for related certificates.
EU Directive 2015/1535 requires Member States to notify all draft technical regulations concerning industrially manufactured products and agricultural products through the online Technical Regulations Information System (TRIS) before they are adopted into national law. My Department is now preparing the RHO Heads of Bill for submission to Government in July, and once approved by Government, drafting of the RHO primary legislation for submission on TRIS will commence. My Department continues to engage with the European Commission to ensure successful and timely closure of the TRIS process ahead of the introduction of the scheme.
