The Dail is a cold house for politicians this week despite all the hot air around the Budget as the Oireachtas authorities are refusing to put on the heat.
The energy crisis is hitting very close to home for politicians because the management in Leinster House say the heating will not be switched on yet, despite complaints that the 275-year-old house is cold this week.
Management say they are “showing leadership” in the parliament buildings as part of “the national effort to reduce consumption.”
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The heat is normally turned on from October 1, but can be switched on before that if the temperature dips.
However, this year the Houses of the Oireachtas, the body that runs the Dáil, says that they will be leading by example and will keep the heat off until the special date.
In a letter to all of the TDs, Senators and staff, management explained its decision.
"To all members of the parliamentary community.
“We have had several enquiries about heating in the Leinster House complex.
“The heating is traditionally turned on 1st October each year.
"In view of the government’s climate action targets, the energy crisis and the national effort to reduce energy consumption, and also to offset increases in energy costs, the heat will not be turned on until next Monday at the earliest.
"It is important that the Oireachtas shows leadership in this relation to the Government’s climate action targets and the national effort to reduce consumption.
"The Facilities Management Unit will actively manage heating throughout the 2022/2023 heating season."
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