Housing Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (79)

Richard Bruton

Question:

66 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the so-called passive house, the official opening of which he attended in Wicklow town, could be built on a mass scale; his further views on whether his Department could play a role in encouraging same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36601/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I refer to the reply to Question No. 374 of 9 November 2005. Sustainable Energy Ireland will monitor the performance of the "passive" demonstration house near Wicklow town over the next two years and following that, consideration will be given to encouraging the construction of this type of house.