Light bulb ban proposed from March

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley is proposing to ban of traditional light bulbs on a phased basis, beginning with those of 75 watts and over from next March.

Mr Gormley launched a consultation paper on his plans yesterday and will accept submissions from the public until November 14. He said the primary objective of the proposed ban is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions arising from electricity use.

To achieve this, he will introduce an “energy efficiency and performance standard” over a phased basis, beginning in March.