Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2007
816 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of energy used running her Department in the year 2002; the cost of doing so in 2006; the quantity of energy used in each of these years to which this cost relates; and her plans to reduce this usage as a contribution to meeting concerns regarding climate change. [9821/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the deputy is detailed in the attached spreadsheet. The 2006 figures include electricity and gas costs for my Department's ten Regional Offices which were not established until 2003. These costs were €33,673.30 and €28,325.30 respectively. Energy saving lighting (using passive infra red fittings) has been installed in my Athlone offices. OPW are to investigate the suitability of using these fittings in the Dublin and Tullamore offices in the near future. In addition energy efficient lighting (CFL lamps) is used throughout my Department where possible.
