Govt Slammed For Failing To Allow Schools To Install Solar Panels

Sinn Féin TDs has hit out at the government for its failure to allow schools across the country to install solar panels.

Sinn Féin's Climate Action spokesperson Darren O’Rourke TD said: "There are almost 4,000 primary and post-primary school buildings across the state that hold huge potential to generate renewable energy through solar PV.


"Unfortunately, they are prevented from installing solar panels due to outdated regulations.

"This has been an issue for years and the government has still done nothing about it.

"It is extremely frustrating when obvious environmental wins like this are not realised due to inaction.

"The Green Party are bringing forward a Bill in the Seanad next week on this, despite the party actually being in government.

"The government has the ability to change the regulations if they wish, so this move appears to be more of a publicity stunt rather than a move that will have any immediate benefit."