Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance)
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112. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to retro-fit State buildings to conserve water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29226/18]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have no specific immediate plans to retrofit State buildings to conserve water. In the design and construction of modern buildings and in their upkeep of older historic buildings the Commissioners have regard to the highest current standards in regard to water management. Conservation of water in buildings, and limiting its use to essential purposes, is primarily a matter for the occupying Departments and their staff. The Commissioners are confident that all public servants will respond positively to the extensive public messaging regarding the need to conserve water particularly in the current climatic conditions.