Climate

Council’s position on the Republic of Vanuatu’s proposed International Court of Justice climate resolution at the UN General Assembly

European Union · European Parliament · 18 November 2022

Rectificatie verslag houdende een lijst van vragen en antwoorden inzake de begroting Economische Zaken en Klimaat 2023 (Kamerstuk 36200-XIII-5, antwoord op vraag 57)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 18 November 2022

Rectificatie verslag houdende een lijst van vragen en antwoorden inzake de begroting Economische Zaken en Klimaat 2023 (Kamerstuk 36200-XIII-5, antwoord op vraag 57)

136. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made in setting up structures for a deposit return scheme; when is it expected to commence; and the value of the deposit expected of consumers. [57179/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2022

136. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made in setting up structures for a deposit return scheme; when is it expected to commence; and the value of the deposit expected of consumers. [57179/22]

134. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the issuance of an extended exploration licence to a company (details supplied); if this decision was subject to an analysis of the climate impacts of the potential extraction of fossil fuel in the field; if any analysis was carried out on the impact on Ireland’s climate targets and commitments under the Paris treaty; if he was given any legal advice that he was obliged to issue this licence; if any consideration was given to rejecting the application under the current terms and conditions of that licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57152/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2022

134. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the issuance of an extended exploration licence to a company (details supplied); if this decision was subject to an analysis of the climate impacts of the potential extraction of fossil fuel in the field; if any analysis was carried out on the impact on Ireland’s climate targets and commitments under the Paris treaty; if he was given any legal advice that he was obliged to issue this licence; if any consideration was given to rejecting the application under the current terms and conditions of that licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57152/22]

53. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which climate action, adaptation and sustainability will be considered and prioritised in the development of the sports campus at Abbotstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56952/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2022

53. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which climate action, adaptation and sustainability will be considered and prioritised in the development of the sports campus at Abbotstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56952/22]

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2022

Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with state, local, and tribal entities that are conducting or have completed community vulnerability assessments, research planning, climate action plans, or other similar activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification and their impacts of ocean acidification on coastal communities. NOAA must (1) support collaborative interagency relationships and information at the state, local , and tribal level; and (2) assist state, local, and tribal entities in improving existing systems and programs to better address ocean acidification and coastal acidification and identify whether such activities can be used as a model for other communities.

Wijziging van de begrotingsstaat van het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat (XIII) voor het jaar 2022 (Tiende incidentele suppletoire begroting inzake regelingen in verband met hoge energieprijzen)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 November 2022

Wijziging van de begrotingsstaat van het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat (XIII) voor het jaar 2022 (Tiende incidentele suppletoire begroting inzake regelingen in verband met hoge energieprijzen)

Reactie op verzoeken commissie over de brief van Greenpeace Nederland over “Greenpeace review on the impacts of climate change on the Dutch Caribbean island Bonaire'; Futuro di Boneiru” en over het rapport van IVM en VU 'De impact van klimaatverandering op Bonaire' van Greenpeace Nederland

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 17 November 2022

Reactie op verzoeken commissie over de brief van Greenpeace Nederland over “Greenpeace review on the impacts of climate change on the Dutch Caribbean island Bonaire'; Futuro di Boneiru” en over het rapport van IVM en VU 'De impact van klimaatverandering op Bonaire' van Greenpeace Nederland

COP27 Biodiversity Day – UK action to support nature and climate

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2022

Today, I am making a number of announcements on biodiversity day at COP27. This builds on the leadership the UK has shown throughout our COP26 presidency. We brought nature to the heart of COP for the first time in Glasgow - with more than 140 world leade...

COP27 Biodiversity Day – UK action to support nature and climate

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 November 2022

My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.Today, I am making a number of announcements on biodiversity day at COP27. This builds on the leadership the UK ...

67. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of times that he has visited County Clare since the Government took office; and the locations that he visited in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57022/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

67. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of times that he has visited County Clare since the Government took office; and the locations that he visited in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57022/22]

66. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify that an individual will be permitted to sell turf, bought from another individual with turbary rights, in farmers’ markets under the new solid fuel regulations. [57013/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

66. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify that an individual will be permitted to sell turf, bought from another individual with turbary rights, in farmers’ markets under the new solid fuel regulations. [57013/22]

65. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement his officials have had regarding the current financial status of An Post, either directly with An Post representatives or with persons or entities such as ComReg, who have knowledge of the regulatory accounts and other such annual accounts of An Post. [56994/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

65. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement his officials have had regarding the current financial status of An Post, either directly with An Post representatives or with persons or entities such as ComReg, who have knowledge of the regulatory accounts and other such annual accounts of An Post. [56994/22]

64. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can provide assistance to former customers of a company (details supplied) which has left the Irish energy market without refunding their customers their credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56929/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

64. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he can provide assistance to former customers of a company (details supplied) which has left the Irish energy market without refunding their customers their credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56929/22]

63. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider introducing legislation to require solar panels built in car parks over a certain size, as has been done to increase solar panel usage in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56890/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

63. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider introducing legislation to require solar panels built in car parks over a certain size, as has been done to increase solar panel usage in France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56890/22]

62. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or the SEAI have any plans to review the rules in relation to access to energy efficiency grants and schemes for persons in homes who may have received some supports previously but who are now looking to upgrade or improve their homes energy efficiency; if the SEAI will examine the way that currently the only avenue open to persons whose homes may have had any form of SEAI support previously is to use a system (details supplied) which may involve expenditure beyond the scope of many persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56839/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

62. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he or the SEAI have any plans to review the rules in relation to access to energy efficiency grants and schemes for persons in homes who may have received some supports previously but who are now looking to upgrade or improve their homes energy efficiency; if the SEAI will examine the way that currently the only avenue open to persons whose homes may have had any form of SEAI support previously is to use a system (details supplied) which may involve expenditure beyond the scope of many persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56839/22]

61. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 152 and 154 of 1 March 2022, when the SEAI will provide the information requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56816/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

61. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 152 and 154 of 1 March 2022, when the SEAI will provide the information requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56816/22]

60. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is "no additional charge" to the consumer for the smart meter programme; if ESB Networks has absorbed this expense and received Government sponsorship from the Exchequer to this full and part amount; and if not, if it has passed this cost onto the energy providers. [56774/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

60. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is "no additional charge" to the consumer for the smart meter programme; if ESB Networks has absorbed this expense and received Government sponsorship from the Exchequer to this full and part amount; and if not, if it has passed this cost onto the energy providers. [56774/22]

59. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total financial amount on both a daily and yearly basis, of EU fines being paid by his Department in 2022; if he will provide the corresponding figures for 2020 and 2021, including the specifics of each case in his Department. [56781/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

59. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total financial amount on both a daily and yearly basis, of EU fines being paid by his Department in 2022; if he will provide the corresponding figures for 2020 and 2021, including the specifics of each case in his Department. [56781/22]

58. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that the energy credit will be paid to consumers who have more than one pre-paid metre under the same MPRN; if each consumer will receive the full €600; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56822/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2022

58. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that the energy credit will be paid to consumers who have more than one pre-paid metre under the same MPRN; if each consumer will receive the full €600; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56822/22]

Depositieonderzoek IJmond

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 November 2022

Depositieonderzoek IJmond

Brazil: Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Brazilian counterpart on Brazil's participation at COP27.

British Overseas Territories: Climate Change Convention and United Nations

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has taken recent steps to help increase representation for the British Overseas Territories at (a) the United Nations, (b) COP27 and (c) other global b

Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress his Department has made dispersing the Government's commitment of £100 million to the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance.

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government is planning to take action by way of legislation to try and rebalance the decision-making process at An Bord Pleanála when applications for renewable technologies are submitted for decision in areas that have a perceived archaeological and geological significance, given the current energy inflation crisis, Ireland’s climate action targets and newfound pressures for businesses to become carbon-neutral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56689/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government is planning to take action by way of legislation to try and rebalance the decision-making process at An Bord Pleanála when applications for renewable technologies are submitted for decision in areas that have a perceived archaeological and geological significance, given the current energy inflation crisis, Ireland’s climate action targets and newfound pressures for businesses to become carbon-neutral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56689/22]

167. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 8 November 2022, if persons and families living in multi-resident accommodation in which there are two MPRN numbers on the one postcode will each receive the full energy credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56668/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

167. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 8 November 2022, if persons and families living in multi-resident accommodation in which there are two MPRN numbers on the one postcode will each receive the full energy credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56668/22]

166. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 8 November 2022, if there is any mechanism for persons and families living in multi-resident accommodation in which there are separate electricity meters but only one MPRN number to receive the electricity credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56667/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

166. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 8 November 2022, if there is any mechanism for persons and families living in multi-resident accommodation in which there are separate electricity meters but only one MPRN number to receive the electricity credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56667/22]

165. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the extraordinary delays with applications to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (details supplied); if he will ensure this work is carried out before the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56666/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

165. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the extraordinary delays with applications to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (details supplied); if he will ensure this work is carried out before the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56666/22]

164. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of expressions of interest received on a monthly basis for home retrofitting under the one-stop-shop route; the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed each month by such applicants; the average cost of works to be completed each month; the numbers of homes priced for the delivery of works each month and the average price of works; the number of homes which have proceeded to contract each month and the average price of such works; the rate of construction inflation since the introduction of the new retrofitting scheme; the number of homes completed on a monthly basis, the average cost and average grant paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56655/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

164. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of expressions of interest received on a monthly basis for home retrofitting under the one-stop-shop route; the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed each month by such applicants; the average cost of works to be completed each month; the numbers of homes priced for the delivery of works each month and the average price of works; the number of homes which have proceeded to contract each month and the average price of such works; the rate of construction inflation since the introduction of the new retrofitting scheme; the number of homes completed on a monthly basis, the average cost and average grant paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56655/22]

163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed under the SEAI home retrofitting programmes on a monthly basis; the average cost of the works to be completed based on the HLI assessment each month; the number of applications that have been proceeded with following the HLI on a monthly basis; the number for grant payments for the completion of works paid to date on a monthly basis and the grant paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56654/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed under the SEAI home retrofitting programmes on a monthly basis; the average cost of the works to be completed based on the HLI assessment each month; the number of applications that have been proceeded with following the HLI on a monthly basis; the number for grant payments for the completion of works paid to date on a monthly basis and the grant paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56654/22]

162. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding an application in respect of a location (details supplied); if the application will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56629/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

162. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding an application in respect of a location (details supplied); if the application will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56629/22]

161. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the resolutions tput forward for persons living in the Robinstown and Shambo area of County Meath whose well has possibly been affected by an event (details supplied); if any solutions have been discussed regarding this issue; and if any solution taken will be carried out in consultation with the persons effected by this event. [56615/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

161. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the resolutions tput forward for persons living in the Robinstown and Shambo area of County Meath whose well has possibly been affected by an event (details supplied); if any solutions have been discussed regarding this issue; and if any solution taken will be carried out in consultation with the persons effected by this event. [56615/22]

160. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if, under the proposed new regulations on the sale of turf, a vendor of turf who sources their product from a supplier who has turbary rights will continue to be permitted to sell turf to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56579/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

160. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if, under the proposed new regulations on the sale of turf, a vendor of turf who sources their product from a supplier who has turbary rights will continue to be permitted to sell turf to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56579/22]

159. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grant assistance available for a person who recently purchased a house and is looking to complete works in order to improve their BER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56567/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

159. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grant assistance available for a person who recently purchased a house and is looking to complete works in order to improve their BER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56567/22]

158. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if Ireland, as a founding member of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance with Costa Rica and Denmark, will ensure that the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is supported and that an agreement is reached regarding loss and damage payments for the global south as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56507/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

158. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if Ireland, as a founding member of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance with Costa Rica and Denmark, will ensure that the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is supported and that an agreement is reached regarding loss and damage payments for the global south as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56507/22]

157. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps being taken to ensure development jobs for the offshore wind sector will be available to qualified Irish sea farers and that tender boats could be built in Irish boat yards to ensure Irish jobs benefit as much as possible from the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56461/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

157. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps being taken to ensure development jobs for the offshore wind sector will be available to qualified Irish sea farers and that tender boats could be built in Irish boat yards to ensure Irish jobs benefit as much as possible from the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56461/22]

156. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects offshore wind in the north-western waters will be able to be constructed; the plans in place to allow grid access for offshore wind applications in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56460/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

156. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects offshore wind in the north-western waters will be able to be constructed; the plans in place to allow grid access for offshore wind applications in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56460/22]

155. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a list of consultants and external experts contracted as part of the preparation of the sectoral emissions ceilings; the contract cost of each, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56441/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

155. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a list of consultants and external experts contracted as part of the preparation of the sectoral emissions ceilings; the contract cost of each, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56441/22]

154. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a list of reports used in the preparation of the sectoral emissions ceilings; the cost of commissioning each report, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56440/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

154. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a list of reports used in the preparation of the sectoral emissions ceilings; the cost of commissioning each report, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56440/22]

153. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action the Government is taking to expand the role wave and tidal energy can play in Ireland's renewable energy generation; the estimated energy generation potential both have off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56439/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

153. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action the Government is taking to expand the role wave and tidal energy can play in Ireland's renewable energy generation; the estimated energy generation potential both have off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56439/22]

152. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the budget allocation for attic and cavity wall insulation for 2022; the number of applications to date in 2022 for each; the number of works completed to date in 2022 for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56438/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

152. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the budget allocation for attic and cavity wall insulation for 2022; the number of applications to date in 2022 for each; the number of works completed to date in 2022 for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56438/22]

151. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the incentives and financial supports he proposes to include in the national green hydrogen strategy to assist in the development of a sustainable green hydrogen industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56401/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

151. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the incentives and financial supports he proposes to include in the national green hydrogen strategy to assist in the development of a sustainable green hydrogen industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56401/22]

150. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans on publishing the national green hydrogen strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56400/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

150. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans on publishing the national green hydrogen strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56400/22]

149. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention or that of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities has been drawn to the lack of a comprehensive data protection impact assessment by ESB Networks regarding information that it gleans from smart metres (details supplied). [56311/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

149. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention or that of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities has been drawn to the lack of a comprehensive data protection impact assessment by ESB Networks regarding information that it gleans from smart metres (details supplied). [56311/22]

148. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and-or the Commission for Regulation of Utilities granted ESB Networks permission to extract granular data from electric smart metres; if he will provide the process that persons can follow to opt-out of this practice; and if he will provide the point at which persons could avail of an opt-in. [56310/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

148. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and-or the Commission for Regulation of Utilities granted ESB Networks permission to extract granular data from electric smart metres; if he will provide the process that persons can follow to opt-out of this practice; and if he will provide the point at which persons could avail of an opt-in. [56310/22]

147. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will list all advertisements used for the post of director of operations in an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56118/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

147. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will list all advertisements used for the post of director of operations in an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56118/22]

146. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 2 June 2022, if he is satisfied that the appointments in Inland Fisheries Ireland are made in accordance with best practice and standards and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56076/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

146. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 2 June 2022, if he is satisfied that the appointments in Inland Fisheries Ireland are made in accordance with best practice and standards and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56076/22]

145. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when Eir retirees, who were formerly classified as Post and Telegraphs and Telecom Éireann employees who were considered to be public servants, can expect to receive an increase in their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56613/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

145. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when Eir retirees, who were formerly classified as Post and Telegraphs and Telecom Éireann employees who were considered to be public servants, can expect to receive an increase in their pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56613/22]

144. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if any meetings of the national emergency co-ordination group have taken place during 2022 to discuss the State's response to fuel rationing this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56340/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

144. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if any meetings of the national emergency co-ordination group have taken place during 2022 to discuss the State's response to fuel rationing this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56340/22]

134. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach the number of meetings that have taken place to date in 2022 of the climate action delivery board; and the number scheduled for the remainder of 2022. [56201/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

134. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach the number of meetings that have taken place to date in 2022 of the climate action delivery board; and the number scheduled for the remainder of 2022. [56201/22]