Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 356: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support proposals (details supplied). [44840/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Part L of the Building Regulations, which deals with the Conservation of Fuel and Energy, is kept under ongoing review by my Department. In December 2007 I amended the Regulations to meet the 2007 commitment given in the Programme for Government to provide for a 40% improvement in energy efficiency and a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions for new dwellings. For the first time ever, there is a mandatory requirement for the use of renewables to meet these 40% targets. I believe that these new standards are consistent with the interesting proposals which are the subject of the Question.