Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2007
407 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his Departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32390/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraBoth OPW and a private maintenance management company contracted by OPW constantly monitor my Department's headquarters building use of gas.
I also understand that OPW will be commencing a Staff Energy Awareness Initiative early in 2008 with a view to reducing total annual carbon dioxide emissions.
In addition, a natural ventilation system, which will cool the building during day and night time to avoid the use of air conditioning during the summer months, will be installed in the extension to my Department's office, which is currently under construction, in Na Forbacha, Contae na Gaillimhe.
