Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 April 2025
772. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education if new schools (primary and secondary) under construction will be automatically furnished with photovoltaic panels on completion, particularly relating to Greystones Community College; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18731/25]
View answerAll accommodation constructed since 2008 is A rated in general energy terms, providing a solid platform for meeting the energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets under the climate action plan.
All new schools entering design process have decarbonised heating. Schools moving through design stages are being reviewed on a project-by-project basis with the aim to maximise decarbonisation while maintaining progress.
All schools being delivered through the Design and Build programme will also receive solar panels, therefore the school to which the Deputy refers will receive solar panels as part of their new build.
