Dept of the Environment Press Release (26/01/09)
"Minister Gormley amends light bulb proposal following acceleration of EU plans."
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley T.D., has today announced changes to proposals for the phasing out of lightbulbs in Ireland.
Inspired by the plans from Ireland and other Member States the European Commission has accelerated its proposals in relation to an EU-wide phasing out of incandescent lightbulbs, which will now begin in September this year. Ireland will now also commence the phase-out process from September 1.
Details here:
http://www.environ.ie/en/Environment...y,19379,en.htm