Fears over repeat of Northern Irish scandal limiting scope of Renewables plan

Communications Minister Denis Naughten (Picture: Tom Burke)

Louise Hogan

The new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme has been welcomed by the farm organisations but some observers cautioned that a lack of ambition could limit its effectiveness.

Fears of a repeat of the 'cash-for-ash' debacle which toppled the North's power sharing executive has "spancelled" the scheme, industry sources maintained.