Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 513: To ask the Minister for Defence the works or measures that have taken place in 2007 to make his departmental buildings more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32391/07]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's headquarters at Infirmary Road, Dublin 7 was reopened in 1997 following a complete refurbishment to the highest standards and it has been maintained in an environmentally friendly condition since then. The proposed new headquarters in Newbridge, Co Kildare will be built having regard to efficient, economic and environmentally friendly standards.

A refurbishment programme recently carried out on my Department's offices at Renmore, Galway, had regard to environmental considerations, such as installing double glazed windows which provides greater comfort and a reduction in heating costs. My Department is mindful of the importance of maintaining its properties in an environmentally friendly manner.