The cost of energy used in running my Department's offices was €260,883.10 in 2002 and €373,435.42 in 2006. In terms of the quantity of energy used, this information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Department's new premises in Newbridge will have a range of environmentally friendly energy-saving features that will reduce energy in the long term. The Finance Branch of my Department located at Renmore, Galway, has been selected by the OPW to participate with a company of energy consultants in the 2007 Energy Conservation Campaign Pilot Study. It will be one of five buildings that can demonstrate good energy-saving performance and leadership to the rest of the country.