Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

We might have to do that yet but that is another story.

The scheme is a step in the right direction and there is a huge amount of work to be done, as Deputy Mitchell said. Very few houses were built, even in the past three or four years, that have the type of insulation that would prevent heat escaping. For every joule of heat per cubic metre that is lost, it must be replaced by expensive fossil fuel, and we know where that will lead us.

I am disappointed there are not more people who want to speak on this subject today as it is of huge importance. Why will the Government not introduce a Bill and initiate a debate on this matter among the people?

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