Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 527: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether purported aesthetic or property value considerations could or should outweigh the importance of promoting energy conservation and the avoidance of excessive and unnecessary domestic electricity consumption by drying machines and the like; if he plans to have consultations with representatives of landlords and property managers regarding abolishing the rule; if that proves ineffective, if he proposes appropriate legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18194/08]

Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 530: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether purported aesthetic or property value considerations could or should in his view outweigh the importance of promoting energy conservation and the avoidance of excessive and unnecessary domestic electricity consumption by drying machines and the like; if he plans to have consultations with representatives of landlords and property managers regarding abolishing the rule; if that proves ineffective, if he proposes appropriate legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 530 together. My Department has no function with regard to the standard conditions included in the leasehold purchase of apartments, which are a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The issue of energy efficiency is more appropriate to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.