Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

We have to transfer that progress across the rest of the public service. The work of SEAI, which I listed, will achieve that.

When the national retrofit scheme launches next year, it will be a crucial element because it will be aimed at public buildings as well as households and commercial buildings. I have seen in my area that is possible to achieve savings of 33%. It is a good economic opportunity and the scheme will be one of the key elements. The Deputy may laugh at the savings but they are real.

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