Measures to reduce energy consumption
The Minister linked conservation to the international oil shortfall and increased winter demand, saying it was needed across all sectors. Bruton sought the specific steps behind the Taoiseach’s statement and a breakdown of planned action.
In reply to Deputy Bruton's question we now come to the whole question of conservation and the importance of conservation in the light of the situation that is prevalent in the world's crude supplies at the moment and the problems that arose in the Middle East which have resulted in an international shortfall of roughly 5 per cent. The whole question of conservation has to be taken into account right across the board. Particular problems arose this winter as a result of difficult climatic conditions. Consequently there were extra demands on supplies. The Government have taken action and have set down a list of priorities for the oil companies and on the domestic side this would remove supplies on an immediate basis to the domestic users of diesel for central heating.
Comment on this
Is that what the Taoiseach had in mind when he made his statement or had he other things in mind?
