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Question· writtenPQ 2803asked

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 199 and 204 of 28 August 2026, to report on the NEAT subgroups that have been established; the breakdown of their membership; the dates they were formed; the dates on which they have met since their inception; to outline each subgroups specific objectives; the names of the stakeholders they met; the dates on which these meetings have taken place, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60358/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

145. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 199 and 204 of 28 August 2026, to report on the NEAT subgroups that have been established; the breakdown of their membership; the dates they were formed; the dates on which they have met since their inception; to outline each subgroups specific objectives; the names of the stakeholders they met; the dates on which these meetings have taken place, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60358/26]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to illegal and non-compliant fuel trading; the measures he is taking to address this; if he has considered establishing a joint fuel enforcement taskforce involving Revenue, the EPA, local authorities and An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60718/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

142. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to illegal and non-compliant fuel trading; the measures he is taking to address this; if he has considered establishing a joint fuel enforcement taskforce involving Revenue, the EPA, local authorities and An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60718/26]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60933/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

119. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60933/26]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment each published pathway an individual, community organisation or independent entity operating outside a university or public research body may submit an operational citizen science platform, methodology or citizen-generated environmental dataset for independent technical assessment; the responsible body, criteria, decision timetable and review process (details supplied); the number of submissions assessed since 2015; if either no published pathway or no applicable assessment standards exist, if he will confirm each position separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60690/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

116. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment each published pathway an individual, community organisation or independent entity operating outside a university or public research body may submit an operational citizen science platform, methodology or citizen-generated environmental dataset for independent technical assessment; the responsible body, criteria, decision timetable and review process (details supplied); the number of submissions assessed since 2015; if either no published pathway or no applicable assessment standards exist, if he will confirm each position separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60690/26]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on all taskforces led by his Department; the dates on which they have met since the taskforces inception; the breakdown of all subgroups; the dates on which each subgroup has met; the breakdown of all progress achieved including reports published and explicit policy recommendations issues; and the policy recommendations implemented to date since the taskforces' inception, in tabular form. [60020/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

106. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on all taskforces led by his Department; the dates on which they have met since the taskforces inception; the breakdown of all subgroups; the dates on which each subgroup has met; the breakdown of all progress achieved including reports published and explicit policy recommendations issues; and the policy recommendations implemented to date since the taskforces' inception, in tabular form. [60020/26]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the delivery of a national DMAP in 2027 is on track (details supplied); the projected timeline for delivery; the quarter in which it will be delivered in in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59755/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

102. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the delivery of a national DMAP in 2027 is on track (details supplied); the projected timeline for delivery; the quarter in which it will be delivered in in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59755/26]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding streams available for climate change adaptation or mitigation pilots in local authorities. [59621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

92. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding streams available for climate change adaptation or mitigation pilots in local authorities. [59621/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1276asked

1276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a timeline for the next trance of funding under the climate action and sustainability funding grant for capital works in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a timeline for the next trance of funding under the climate action and sustainability funding grant for capital works in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62219/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1275asked

1275. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to an application by a school (details supplied) under the climate action and sustainability funding grant for capital works in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62220/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1275. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to an application by a school (details supplied) under the climate action and sustainability funding grant for capital works in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62220/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1222asked

1222. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the application made by a school (details supplied) under the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60522/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1222. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the application made by a school (details supplied) under the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60522/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1198asked

1198. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a timeline for the decision on an application made by a school (details supplied) under the climate action summer works scheme 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60525/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1198. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a timeline for the decision on an application made by a school (details supplied) under the climate action summer works scheme 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60525/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1193asked

1193. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the climate action summer works scheme application submitted by a school (details supplied); the category under which the application was made; the prioritisation criteria applied; and whether the school's application will be considered in the next tranche of approvals expected in 2026. [60781/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1193. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the climate action summer works scheme application submitted by a school (details supplied); the category under which the application was made; the prioritisation criteria applied; and whether the school's application will be considered in the next tranche of approvals expected in 2026. [60781/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1147asked

1147. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school will be approved for funding under the climate action works scheme (details supplied) and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60970/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1147. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school will be approved for funding under the climate action works scheme (details supplied) and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60970/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport whether private car park operators are under any legal, planning, licensing or regulatory obligation to provide parking for bicycles, ebikes, scooters, mopeds or motorcycles; whether operators are legally entitled to exclude these users (details supplied); the evidence or policy rationale for car parking to be prioritised while lower-emission space-efficient transport options are excluded; whether the Department considers this compatible with Ireland’s climate action, active travel, and sustainable transport policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

320. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport whether private car park operators are under any legal, planning, licensing or regulatory obligation to provide parking for bicycles, ebikes, scooters, mopeds or motorcycles; whether operators are legally entitled to exclude these users (details supplied); the evidence or policy rationale for car parking to be prioritised while lower-emission space-efficient transport options are excluded; whether the Department considers this compatible with Ireland’s climate action, active travel, and sustainable transport policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the consideration that has been given to introducing a national penalty regime for non-compliance with CORSIA in order to support multilateral climate action and to protect the competitiveness of the Irish aviation sector (details supplied). [59746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the consideration that has been given to introducing a national penalty regime for non-compliance with CORSIA in order to support multilateral climate action and to protect the competitiveness of the Irish aviation sector (details supplied). [59746/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration is being given, within current and future publicly funded residential retrofit programmes, to the increasing risk of overheating in homes during warmer summer conditions; and whether guidance issued for retrofits and heat pump installations includes assessment of future cooling requirements over the expected lifetime of retrofit measures. [64355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

224. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration is being given, within current and future publicly funded residential retrofit programmes, to the increasing risk of overheating in homes during warmer summer conditions; and whether guidance issued for retrofits and heat pump installations includes assessment of future cooling requirements over the expected lifetime of retrofit measures. [64355/26]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the feasibility study on transitioning Ireland's waste collection market from its current side-by-side licensing system to a franchise tendering system will be published. [64112/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

223. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the feasibility study on transitioning Ireland's waste collection market from its current side-by-side licensing system to a franchise tendering system will be published. [64112/26]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the rationale for the replacement of qualifying windows being an eligible measure under the SEAI warmer homes scheme in certain circumstances, while the replacement of inefficient external doors is not included as an eligible measure; and whether an assessment has been undertaken of the energy-efficiency and heat-loss implications of excluding external doors from the scheme. [64092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

222. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the rationale for the replacement of qualifying windows being an eligible measure under the SEAI warmer homes scheme in certain circumstances, while the replacement of inefficient external doors is not included as an eligible measure; and whether an assessment has been undertaken of the energy-efficiency and heat-loss implications of excluding external doors from the scheme. [64092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration has been given to allowing all appropriate window and external door replacement works identified during an assessment under the warmer homes scheme to be completed as part of the one fully funded retrofit rather than requiring an eligible household to separately access another SEAI grant scheme for an external door. [64093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

221. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration has been given to allowing all appropriate window and external door replacement works identified during an assessment under the warmer homes scheme to be completed as part of the one fully funded retrofit rather than requiring an eligible household to separately access another SEAI grant scheme for an external door. [64093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the feasibility study into transitioning Ireland's waste collection market from its current side-by-side licensing system to a franchise tendering system will be published. [64110/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

220. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the feasibility study into transitioning Ireland's waste collection market from its current side-by-side licensing system to a franchise tendering system will be published. [64110/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there is a co-ordinated programme across Government at local and national level to ensure the use of public buildings for the installation of solar panels. [64066/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

219. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there is a co-ordinated programme across Government at local and national level to ensure the use of public buildings for the installation of solar panels. [64066/26]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 11 June 2026, the current position in relation to the introduction of legalisation regarding ESB lines and forestry corridors. [63958/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

218. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 11 June 2026, the current position in relation to the introduction of legalisation regarding ESB lines and forestry corridors. [63958/26]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount paid to Monaghan County Council in each of the years 2020 to 2025 for costs associated with the collection, storage, treatment and disposal of waste arising from illegal diesel laundering; the amount paid in respect of incidents occurring in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63863/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

216. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount paid to Monaghan County Council in each of the years 2020 to 2025 for costs associated with the collection, storage, treatment and disposal of waste arising from illegal diesel laundering; the amount paid in respect of incidents occurring in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63863/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department will continue to recoup in full all costs incurred by Monaghan County Council in dealing with diesel laundering waste, including any increased costs arising from the council’s new treatment and disposal contract; whether any ceiling applies to such recoupment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63864/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

215. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department will continue to recoup in full all costs incurred by Monaghan County Council in dealing with diesel laundering waste, including any increased costs arising from the council’s new treatment and disposal contract; whether any ceiling applies to such recoupment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63864/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of diesel laundering waste incidents recorded by each local authority area in each of the years 2022 to date in 2026; the quantity of waste recovered in each county; the cost to the Exchequer of its treatment and disposal; the measures being taken by his Department, in conjunction with Revenue and An Garda Síochána, to reduce the incidence of diesel laundering and associated dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

214. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of diesel laundering waste incidents recorded by each local authority area in each of the years 2022 to date in 2026; the quantity of waste recovered in each county; the cost to the Exchequer of its treatment and disposal; the measures being taken by his Department, in conjunction with Revenue and An Garda Síochána, to reduce the incidence of diesel laundering and associated dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63865/26]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the funding application submitted by Monaghan County Council under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the amount sought by the council; when the application was received; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63866/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the funding application submitted by Monaghan County Council under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the amount sought by the council; when the application was received; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63866/26]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount available under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the number and value of applications received from each local authority; the number approved to date; the timeframe for all outstanding applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63867/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

212. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount available under Circular LU 03/2026 – Dog Waste Infrastructure; the number and value of applications received from each local authority; the number approved to date; the timeframe for all outstanding applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63867/26]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the introduction of a pay-on-behalf model for online platforms in respect of environmental and other fees applying to distance sellers supplying goods to Irish consumers, similar to those already paid by Irish importers and distributors; when he expects such a model to be formally adopted in Ireland; whether his Department has set a target date for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

211. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the introduction of a pay-on-behalf model for online platforms in respect of environmental and other fees applying to distance sellers supplying goods to Irish consumers, similar to those already paid by Irish importers and distributors; when he expects such a model to be formally adopted in Ireland; whether his Department has set a target date for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a list of each capital project over €1 million in total expenditure funded or part-funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63472/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

209. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a list of each capital project over €1 million in total expenditure funded or part-funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63472/26]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63447/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

208. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63447/26]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration will be given to allowing the SEAI solar PV grant to support backup systems that enable households to safely use their solar-generated electricity during power outages, particularly during storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63373/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration will be given to allowing the SEAI solar PV grant to support backup systems that enable households to safely use their solar-generated electricity during power outages, particularly during storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63373/26]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63345/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

206. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63345/26]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether responsibility for third party access to deposit return scheme infrastructure is regarded by the Department as a regulatory matter within the Minister's oversight or as an operational matter for the approved operator; and the basis for that position. [63321/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

205. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether responsibility for third party access to deposit return scheme infrastructure is regarded by the Department as a regulatory matter within the Minister's oversight or as an operational matter for the approved operator; and the basis for that position. [63321/26]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the approved operator of the deposit return scheme has developed, or is developing, its own digital, charitable or payment-related functionality; and the safeguards in place to ensure that the operator's position cannot be used to delay or exclude independent providers of complementary services. [63320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

204. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the approved operator of the deposit return scheme has developed, or is developing, its own digital, charitable or payment-related functionality; and the safeguards in place to ensure that the operator's position cannot be used to delay or exclude independent providers of complementary services. [63320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific regulatory and oversight powers available to the Minister in respect of the approved operator of the deposit return scheme; and whether any such power has been exercised in relation to third party access to the scheme's infrastructure. [63319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific regulatory and oversight powers available to the Minister in respect of the approved operator of the deposit return scheme; and whether any such power has been exercised in relation to third party access to the scheme's infrastructure. [63319/26]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the objective criteria that govern access by independent third party technology providers to the technical infrastructure operated under the deposit return scheme; whether those criteria are published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63317/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

202. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the objective criteria that govern access by independent third party technology providers to the technical infrastructure operated under the deposit return scheme; whether those criteria are published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63317/26]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of representations received by the Department in the past three years from independent technology providers seeking access to deposit return scheme infrastructure; and the manner in which each was responded to. [63318/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

201. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of representations received by the Department in the past three years from independent technology providers seeking access to deposit return scheme infrastructure; and the manner in which each was responded to. [63318/26]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions his Department is undertaking to assist in reducing the administrative load on small businesses having to engage with or register for packaging schemes in other EU countries prompted by the recent EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63325/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

217. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions his Department is undertaking to assist in reducing the administrative load on small businesses having to engage with or register for packaging schemes in other EU countries prompted by the recent EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63325/26]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures that are in place to reduce the waiting time for those under the warmer homes scheme. [63619/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

210. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures that are in place to reduce the waiting time for those under the warmer homes scheme. [63619/26]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the plans his Department has to introduce a deposit return scheme for glass bottles and jars to encourage the proper recycling of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63186/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

200. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the plans his Department has to introduce a deposit return scheme for glass bottles and jars to encourage the proper recycling of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63186/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the merits of introducing a deposit return scheme for glass bottles and jars to encourage the proper recycling of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63187/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

199. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the merits of introducing a deposit return scheme for glass bottles and jars to encourage the proper recycling of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63187/26]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62976/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

198. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62976/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department ever carried out or supported the Local Authority on an environmental study into the lands of the former Dunsink landfill and the implications dumped materials at this site have on public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

197. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department ever carried out or supported the Local Authority on an environmental study into the lands of the former Dunsink landfill and the implications dumped materials at this site have on public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is satisfied that recyclable cardboard collected by licensed waste operators is being handled in a manner consistent with public guidance given to households that wet or contaminated cardboard is not suitable for recycling; whether his attention has been drawn to reports of cardboard being stored outdoors at waste and recycling facilities, including transfer stations, where it may become wet and contaminated; whether inspections of such facilities assess the impact of outdoor storage on the quality of recyclable materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63084/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

196. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is satisfied that recyclable cardboard collected by licensed waste operators is being handled in a manner consistent with public guidance given to households that wet or contaminated cardboard is not suitable for recycling; whether his attention has been drawn to reports of cardboard being stored outdoors at waste and recycling facilities, including transfer stations, where it may become wet and contaminated; whether inspections of such facilities assess the impact of outdoor storage on the quality of recyclable materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63084/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

195. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62940/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the deposit return scheme framework requires Re-Turn to provide return and refund arrangements at airports and other high transit locations where consumers may have limited opportunity to redeem deposits before departure; and if not, whether he will consider introducing such a requirement. [62992/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

194. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the deposit return scheme framework requires Re-Turn to provide return and refund arrangements at airports and other high transit locations where consumers may have limited opportunity to redeem deposits before departure; and if not, whether he will consider introducing such a requirement. [62992/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the deposit return scheme framework permits consumers to voluntarily direct refundable deposits to registered charities or community organisations; if so, the safeguards that apply to ensure that the option is clearly presented and voluntary; and if not, whether he will consider providing for such an option. [62994/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

193. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the deposit return scheme framework permits consumers to voluntarily direct refundable deposits to registered charities or community organisations; if so, the safeguards that apply to ensure that the option is clearly presented and voluntary; and if not, whether he will consider providing for such an option. [62994/26]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of deposit return scheme return infrastructure at airports, railway stations, bus stations and other major transport hubs; and whether he will publish the findings of any such assessment and identify any additional infrastructure required. [62995/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

192. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of deposit return scheme return infrastructure at airports, railway stations, bus stations and other major transport hubs; and whether he will publish the findings of any such assessment and identify any additional infrastructure required. [62995/26]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has a strategy in place to promote the future of inland fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62846/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

191. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has a strategy in place to promote the future of inland fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62846/26]

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