Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the successful participation by the Office of Public Works in global initiative Earth Hour in 2008 along with many cities throughout the world, the Office of Public Works will participate in Earth Hour 2009 and seek the switching off of non-essential lights in Government Buildings as well as the other buildings in Dublin City that house the respective offices of Government Ministers from 8.30pm to 9.30 pm on 28 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Individual Government Departments have responsibility and control over the lighting of their buildings. The Office of Public Works is participating in the Earth Hour initiative, where practicable, in respect of buildings under its direct management and control, including a number of famous heritage sites around the country. The Office of Public Works will provide technical and other practical support services to Government Departments, where practicable, in support of the initiative.