Climate

509. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when his attention was drawn to the fact that commercial operators were of the view they can provide broadband to 137,000 premises included in the national broadband plan. [47102/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

509. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when his attention was drawn to the fact that commercial operators were of the view they can provide broadband to 137,000 premises included in the national broadband plan. [47102/19]

508. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of operator submissions and-or operators referred to the European Commission to determine whether state aid issues arise in the context of a mapping exercise for the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47101/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

508. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of operator submissions and-or operators referred to the European Commission to determine whether state aid issues arise in the context of a mapping exercise for the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47101/19]

506. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected cost to retrofit all homes to passive zero carbon standards. [47229/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

506. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected cost to retrofit all homes to passive zero carbon standards. [47229/19]

505. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected cost to retrofit all public buildings to a passive zero carbon standard. [47228/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

505. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected cost to retrofit all public buildings to a passive zero carbon standard. [47228/19]

57. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the matter of geography as a core subject for junior cycle will be reviewed in view of the wide scope of the subject, including the issues leading to and contributing to climate change. [47476/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

57. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the matter of geography as a core subject for junior cycle will be reviewed in view of the wide scope of the subject, including the issues leading to and contributing to climate change. [47476/19]

56. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to equip teachers and schools, particularly within the subjects of geography, CSPE, science and English, with the tools and guidance to explore the topic of climate change through their specification and curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

56. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to equip teachers and schools, particularly within the subjects of geography, CSPE, science and English, with the tools and guidance to explore the topic of climate change through their specification and curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47486/19]

11. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach to provide a progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [47382/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

11. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach to provide a progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [47382/19]

10. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach the role his Department plays in the roll-out of the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46662/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

10. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Taoiseach the role his Department plays in the roll-out of the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46662/19]

9. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46522/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

9. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46522/19]

8. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in the context the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46443/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

8. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in the context the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46443/19]

7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the launch of the first progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46413/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2019

7. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the launch of the first progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019. [46413/19]

Climate emergency and meat consumption

European Union · European Parliament · 19 November 2019

Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2019

Climate Resiliency Service Corps Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Climate Resiliency Service Corps as a national service program to assist communities in mitigating the effects of natural disasters and other consequences of climate change.

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 2019

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019 This bill requires the consideration of factors related to climate change when selecting remedial actions for the cleanup of Superfund sites (sites contaminated with hazardous substances). Specifically, the potential threat to human health and the environment associated with local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including those exacerbated by climate change, must be taken into account when selecting remedial actions. Under current law, some remedial actions result in hazardous substances remaining at the site, so there must be a review every five years to assure that human health and the environment are being protected. The bill requires such review to include an assessment of whether the selected remedial action remains protective after taking into account local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including those exacerbated by climate change.

Kabinetsappreciatie van de speciale IPCC-rapporten over klimaatverandering en land en over oceanen en ijs in een veranderend klimaat

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 November 2019

Kabinetsappreciatie van de speciale IPCC-rapporten over klimaatverandering en land en over oceanen en ijs in een veranderend klimaat

Invulling van de motie van het lid Van der Lee over het onderzoeken van de wijze waarop waterzijdig inregelen toegevoegd kan worden aan de lijst van erkende maatregelen en de motie van de leden Van der Lee en Agnes Mulder over het verplichten van ledverlichting voor bedrijven

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 November 2019

Invulling van de motie van het lid Van der Lee over het onderzoeken van de wijze waarop waterzijdig inregelen toegevoegd kan worden aan de lijst van erkende maatregelen en de motie van de leden Van der Lee en Agnes Mulder over het verplichten van ledverlichting voor bedrijven

Biomassa – hoe zit het?

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 November 2019

Biomassa – hoe zit het?

Kabinetsreactie op de Interdepartementale Beleidsonderzoek (IBO) Grondvergoeding Energievoorziening

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 November 2019

Kabinetsreactie op de Interdepartementale Beleidsonderzoek (IBO) Grondvergoeding Energievoorziening

186. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress in implementing action 25 of the Climate Action Plan 2019 and specifically the completion of the national marine planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46935/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

186. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress in implementing action 25 of the Climate Action Plan 2019 and specifically the completion of the national marine planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46935/19]

159. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is grant aid available to farmers to increase the electricity supplies to their farm enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46965/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

159. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is grant aid available to farmers to increase the electricity supplies to their farm enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46965/19]

158. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a liquid natural gas, LNG, terminal for Cork Harbour; and his views on same. [46962/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

158. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a liquid natural gas, LNG, terminal for Cork Harbour; and his views on same. [46962/19]

157. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the transition protocol needed to facilitate the development of legacy offshore renewable energy projects which is required under action 25 of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the work carried out to date to develop the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46937/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

157. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the transition protocol needed to facilitate the development of legacy offshore renewable energy projects which is required under action 25 of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the work carried out to date to develop the protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46937/19]

156. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to support the production of domestic biomass to supply Lanesboro and Shannonbridge power stations in advance of the decision by the ESB not to proceed with planning for both plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46928/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

156. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to support the production of domestic biomass to supply Lanesboro and Shannonbridge power stations in advance of the decision by the ESB not to proceed with planning for both plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46928/19]

155. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if construction and demolition waste landfill availability and recycling facilities capacity has been reviewed; if his Department has contacted the Environmental Protection Agency on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47028/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

155. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if construction and demolition waste landfill availability and recycling facilities capacity has been reviewed; if his Department has contacted the Environmental Protection Agency on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47028/19]

58. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public buildings that have been retrofitted; the climate action measures being implemented across such buildings, the Leinster House campus and buildings housing Departments in view of the age of some of the buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41403/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

58. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public buildings that have been retrofitted; the climate action measures being implemented across such buildings, the Leinster House campus and buildings housing Departments in view of the age of some of the buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41403/19]

33. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the legislation will be introduced to ring-fence the increase in carbon tax in 2020; the assurances that can be given that the correct funding will be allocated to expenditure on climate change and fuel poverty initiatives in 2020 and onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

33. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the legislation will be introduced to ring-fence the increase in carbon tax in 2020; the assurances that can be given that the correct funding will be allocated to expenditure on climate change and fuel poverty initiatives in 2020 and onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/19]

10. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met with Fingal County Council to address the issue of coastal erosion in Portrane, County Dublin; if funding has been provided to prevent further erosion in view of commitments to tackle the climate emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46890/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

10. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has met with Fingal County Council to address the issue of coastal erosion in Portrane, County Dublin; if funding has been provided to prevent further erosion in view of commitments to tackle the climate emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46890/19]

5. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of his Department in 2019 and 2020 in the implementation of the Climate Action Plan 2019 for his Department and throughout Departments generally; if estimates of the net cost of the plan are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46785/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2019

5. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of his Department in 2019 and 2020 in the implementation of the Climate Action Plan 2019 for his Department and throughout Departments generally; if estimates of the net cost of the plan are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46785/19]

Coastal Resilience Research and Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2019

Coastal Resilience Research and Education Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to designate public institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Coastal Resilience Research and Education. NOAA shall designate as a center only a public institution of higher education that, among other things (1) has demonstrated proven expertise in the physical, engineering, and environmental sciences, particularly research and education on the impacts of sea-level rise, coastal flooding, or shoreline erosion; (2) has demonstrated a commitment to understanding the socioeconomic impacts of climate change; and (3) is in a state that frequently experiences coastal flooding or shoreline erosion in connection with sea-level rise, severe coastal storms, or seawater intrusion into groundwater supplies. NOAA must review reports from the centers to ensure that their recommendations and guidance regarding sea-level rise, coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and related issues are communicated to relevant federal agencies. In carrying out this bill, NOAA may use (1) the National Oceanographic Partnership Program, (2) the Coastlines and People initiative, and (3) the National Sea Grant College Program.

Aan minister BZK - afschrift vragen m.b.t. EIB-rapport ‘Klimaatbeleid tegen het licht’ - Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 November 2019

Aan minister BZK - afschrift vragen m.b.t. EIB-rapport ‘Klimaatbeleid tegen het licht’ - Economisch Instituut voor de Bouw (EIB)

Diverse onderwerpen met betrekking tot de begroting of de begrotingsbehandeling van het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 November 2019

Diverse onderwerpen met betrekking tot de begroting of de begrotingsbehandeling van het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het bericht ‘Gedupeerden met 'oude schadegevallen' krijgen herkansing bij NAM’ (Rtvnoord.nl, 13 november 2019), te ontvangen vóór de begrotingsbehandeling EZK

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 November 2019

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het bericht ‘Gedupeerden met 'oude schadegevallen' krijgen herkansing bij NAM’ (Rtvnoord.nl, 13 november 2019), te ontvangen vóór de begrotingsbehandeling EZK

201. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or Bord na Móna plan to apply to the EU globalisation fund to aid in a just transition in Bord na Móna and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46849/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

201. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or Bord na Móna plan to apply to the EU globalisation fund to aid in a just transition in Bord na Móna and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46849/19]

200. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high speed broadband will be made available in an area in which a business (details supplied) is in operation and recently had to close for the day owing to lack of broadband service. [46797/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

200. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high speed broadband will be made available in an area in which a business (details supplied) is in operation and recently had to close for the day owing to lack of broadband service. [46797/19]

199. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that the office of the just transition commissioner is based in County Offaly or the midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46780/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

199. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that the office of the just transition commissioner is based in County Offaly or the midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46780/19]

198. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports, funding schemes and grants which are available to non-governmental environmental and conservation organisations; the updates to same made in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46770/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

198. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports, funding schemes and grants which are available to non-governmental environmental and conservation organisations; the updates to same made in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46770/19]

197. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason Lyric FM is being moved from Limerick; his views on whether it is run in a less cost effective manner than the stations broadcast by RTÉ in Dublin; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is a blow to the arts and media in Limerick and a lack of commitment by him and RTÉ to Limerick and the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46768/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

197. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason Lyric FM is being moved from Limerick; his views on whether it is run in a less cost effective manner than the stations broadcast by RTÉ in Dublin; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is a blow to the arts and media in Limerick and a lack of commitment by him and RTÉ to Limerick and the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46768/19]

196. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a 10% biofuel obligation on the heat sector will be introduced as part of the commitment by Ireland to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46764/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

196. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a 10% biofuel obligation on the heat sector will be introduced as part of the commitment by Ireland to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46764/19]

195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a property at Hopestown, Ballinea, Mullingar, County Westmeath cannot connect to efibre broadband (details supplied). [46754/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a property at Hopestown, Ballinea, Mullingar, County Westmeath cannot connect to efibre broadband (details supplied). [46754/19]

194. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the export of surplus power to the national grid by members of the farming community in view of the number of farmers that are now developing on-farm solar PV for their farm enterprises under the TAMS 2 scheme which is operated by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine and that may have surplus power which can be exported to the national grid. [46727/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

194. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the export of surplus power to the national grid by members of the farming community in view of the number of farmers that are now developing on-farm solar PV for their farm enterprises under the TAMS 2 scheme which is operated by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine and that may have surplus power which can be exported to the national grid. [46727/19]

193. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support various community initiatives around the country to roll out reverse vending machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46716/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

193. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support various community initiatives around the country to roll out reverse vending machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46716/19]

105. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to abolish the practice of enhanced mileage rates applying to Ministers who have cars with higher engine capacity in view of the commitment to action on climate change. [46804/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

105. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to abolish the practice of enhanced mileage rates applying to Ministers who have cars with higher engine capacity in view of the commitment to action on climate change. [46804/19]

89. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason large polluters such as the airline sector were not considered for increased carbon related taxation as a means to make carbon taxes more equitable in view of the increase in carbon taxes and related climate change mitigation expenses being levied on many persons and households in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

89. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason large polluters such as the airline sector were not considered for increased carbon related taxation as a means to make carbon taxes more equitable in view of the increase in carbon taxes and related climate change mitigation expenses being levied on many persons and households in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/19]

18. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress on the Climate Action Plan 2019; and the role of his Department in the delivery of same. [45465/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2019

18. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on progress on the Climate Action Plan 2019; and the role of his Department in the delivery of same. [45465/19]

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over hoe invulling gegeven zal worden aan de aangenomen motie Koffeman c.s. (PvdD) die de regering verzoekt om op zo kort mogelijke termijn alle voorgenomen subsidies voor hout-bijstook in kolencentrales stop te zetten

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 November 2019

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over hoe invulling gegeven zal worden aan de aangenomen motie Koffeman c.s. (PvdD) die de regering verzoekt om op zo kort mogelijke termijn alle voorgenomen subsidies voor hout-bijstook in kolencentrales stop te zetten

Toestemming deelname ambtenaren van het ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat aan technische briefing over COP25

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 November 2019

Toestemming deelname ambtenaren van het ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat aan technische briefing over COP25

487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if SmarterTravel, A Sustainable Transport Future will be implemented in full by 2020, in view of further delays to the planned update to the plan described in the first progress report of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the obstacles to its implementation to date; and the action he will take regarding rising emissions of greenhouse gases and particulates from the transport sector before 2020. [46446/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if SmarterTravel, A Sustainable Transport Future will be implemented in full by 2020, in view of further delays to the planned update to the plan described in the first progress report of the Climate Action Plan 2019; the obstacles to its implementation to date; and the action he will take regarding rising emissions of greenhouse gases and particulates from the transport sector before 2020. [46446/19]

461. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role his Department is playing in the winter ready campaign; the expenditure his Department will incur in this campaign; and the details of expenditure on external consultancy and advertising or communication. [46624/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

461. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role his Department is playing in the winter ready campaign; the expenditure his Department will incur in this campaign; and the details of expenditure on external consultancy and advertising or communication. [46624/19]

460. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase the plastic bag levy; the detail of the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46581/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

460. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase the plastic bag levy; the detail of the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46581/19]

459. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the delivery of a clean air strategy and the possible nationwide ban on smoky coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46576/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2019

459. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the delivery of a clean air strategy and the possible nationwide ban on smoky coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46576/19]