Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
393. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30706/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra394. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30724/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra395. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30743/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30761/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra397. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30782/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra401. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30852/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 393, 394, 395, 396, 397 and 401 together.
To support public sector bodies leading by example, a Public Sector Climate Action Mandate is included in the Government's Climate Action Plan. Government Departments are required to have a Climate Action Roadmap in place and to report on progress towards achieving the targets set out in the Climate Action Plan.
My Department's uses a large portfolio of buildings, ranging from large office complexes to much smaller Coast Guard volunteer buildings and engineering facilitates. The Department's Roadmap does include looking into the feasibility of installing solar panels.
My Department has liaised with the OPW in relation to the feasibility and merits of installing solar panels, but none have been installed to date. The Department's Roadmap is updated annually and the matter will be reviewed again in that context.
