Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
901. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are solar panels in place on the rooftop or within the grounds of his Department building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/26]
View answer902. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has a solar panel policy in place in relation to the installation of solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30707/26]
View answer903. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has a solar panel policy in place in relation to the installation of solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by agencies under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30727/26]
View answer904. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the merits of installing solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30744/26]
View answer905. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the merits of installing solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by agencies under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/26]
View answer908. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any buildings operated and owned by his Department that have solar panels in place to support the energy demands of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30835/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 and 908 together.
My Department recognises the merits of installing solar panels and other climate actions.
The Navan Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) has solar panels. The OPW carried out a fabric upgrade/deep retrofit which was funded by the OPW and the SEAI.
OPW manages the Civil Service Property Portfolio on behalf of all Government Departments, and all maintenance and upgrade works on our buildings are carried out by the OPW. The OPW has advised that Solar PV works are considered during feasibility studies when roof works/replacements are being carried for efficiency of resources.
My Department works closely with the OPW on an ongoing basis, to reduce energy usage in all Department locations including the installation of solar panels. The Department continues to encourage OPW to carry out energy saving and “green” projects across our property portfolio including the possibility of rolling out Solar PV Panels where technically feasible.
