David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. I have two brief questions myself. Although I am not a member of the Opposition I am entitled to ask questions about the Estimates. One question relates to the €1 million extra for station services, mainly heating and electricity costs and others. Is there a policy in the Department of Justice and Equality with respect to energy conservation? Is there any one person or group of people with such a responsibility? Has the installation of combined heat and power plants in prisons been considered? I am told it would generate – pardon the pun – huge savings.

A total of €155,000 relates to the Garda Reserve. What was the purpose of the funding, as no detail is given?