Michael Fitzmaurice
Ceist:826. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education if she has concerns that the supply of gas may become scarce going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42295/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (826)
Freagraí scríofa
Energy supply issues are being monitored on a whole of Government basis including the potential impacts on individual sectors.
In the context of helping schools with energy costs my Department has ensured that centrally negotiated rates are available to schools for electricity and bulk heating fuels. These rates are available through existing frameworks sourced by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). OGP has run competitions specifically for Schools at a national level and the Schools Procurement Unit and the Department has communicated with schools and school management bodies informing them of the options available to them through these national arrangements. Information on how to avail of these arrangements is available via the Schools Procurement Unit website, www.spu.ie.
Question No. 827 answered with Question No. 824.