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‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

School energy retrofit programme

Summary

Deputy Matthews asked when additional schools would be notified about inclusion in the energy upgrade pathfinder programme. The Taoiseach said he would find out, and reiterated support for solar panels and retrofits in schools.

In respect of the energy upgrade for schools and the pathfinder programme, a further 14 schools were announced for inclusion. When will those schools be notified that they are part of that programme? Obviously, the free solar panels we are putting onto schools throughout the country are beneficial in the context of their energy requirements, but the energy retrofits will be quite important as well in order that children will be in warm, energy-efficient classrooms. This will help facilitate children's education. It will also help schools when it comes to energy bills.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not know the position, but I will find out and get back to the Deputy with some more detail. We both agree that we want to see solar panels on the roof of every school, if not every public building, in the country. That can only help to reduce energy costs and emissions. It will be really powerful at winning hearts and minds in favour of investing in solar energy.

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