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Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has carried out an analysis of infrastructure projects in the revised national development plan in respect of the new climate action plan targets for sectoral emissions reductions; if not, if his Department will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56467/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

122. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has carried out an analysis of infrastructure projects in the revised national development plan in respect of the new climate action plan targets for sectoral emissions reductions; if not, if his Department will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56467/22]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an analysis of the impact the climate action plan will have on the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

117. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an analysis of the impact the climate action plan will have on the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56468/22]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of projects under way by the OPW to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings it manages and owns; the budget for such works in 2022; the projected budget for 2023; the square meters of building space that will be retrofitted this year; the role the OPW has in delivering on climate mitigation and adaptation in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56430/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 November 2022

105. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of projects under way by the OPW to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings it manages and owns; the budget for such works in 2022; the projected budget for 2023; the square meters of building space that will be retrofitted this year; the role the OPW has in delivering on climate mitigation and adaptation in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56430/22]

Question· Written questionHL HL3379answered

Climate Change: Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the source of increased funding for climate adaptation announced by the Prime Minister at COP27 on 7 November; and whether this funding will be taken from (1) the Overseas Aid Budget, or (2) the funding previously a

Question· Written questionHL HL3378answered

Green Climate Fund

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address the UK’s $288 million (USD) reported shortfall in meeting funding requests from the Green Climate Fund.

Question· Written questionUIN 86662answered

Fossil Fuels: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Global Witness report that 636 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to COP27, whether the Government is taking to steps to help tackle the influence of

Question· Written questionHL HL3377answered

Financial Services: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 November 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what evidence they have collected regarding the voting record of UK authorised fund managers and pension funds in relation to climate-related resolutions at AGMs.

Question· Written questionUIN 84788answered

Climate Change: Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to triple adaptation finance by 2025.

Question· Written questionUIN 85028answered

Developing Countries: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy to take steps to compel UK based oil and gas companies to make payments to developing countries to compensate them for the impact of climate cha

Question· Written questionUIN 84902answered

Climate Change: Developing Countries

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help climate finance reach low-income communities vulnerable to climate change; and whether she has held discussions with her counterparts in high-income co

Question· Schriftliche Frage20/4434open

Zeitplan und Ausgestaltung der geplanten Investitionsprämie für Klimaschutz und digitale Wirtschaftsgüter

Germany · German Bundestag · 11 November 2022

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Gibt es zu der im Koalitionsvertrag zwischen SPD, BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN und FDP vereinbarten Einführung einer Investitionsprämie für Klimaschutz und digitale Wirtschaftsgüter für das Jahr 2023, der sogenannten Superabschreibung, einen zeitlichen Ablaufplan sowie Überlegungen zur Ausgestaltung?

Record· Brief regering2022Z21857concluded

Nationale Methaanstrategie

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 November 2022

Nationale Methaanstrategie

Report· Ausschussbericht1781 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie genehmigt wird

Austria · National Council · 10 November 2022

Bericht des Budgetausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1770 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie genehmigt wird

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the plans, if any, she has to Improve Lough Derg's capacity to attract tourists, in light of the views expressed by the Ministers for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications regarding its potential as a tourism destination. [56084/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

228. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the plans, if any, she has to Improve Lough Derg's capacity to attract tourists, in light of the views expressed by the Ministers for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications regarding its potential as a tourism destination. [56084/22]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which a warmer homes grant may be applied to a local authority-owned dwelling (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56030/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which a warmer homes grant may be applied to a local authority-owned dwelling (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56030/22]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps taken to ensure tenants who are renting a separate dwelling but who do not have their own MPRN number or electricity connection can avail of the electricity costs emergency benefit scheme II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56025/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

178. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps taken to ensure tenants who are renting a separate dwelling but who do not have their own MPRN number or electricity connection can avail of the electricity costs emergency benefit scheme II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56025/22]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if homeowners and small business can avail of the solar installation grant up to the maximum of €2,400 if they install in excess of 4kWp domestically or 6kWp commercially, in view of the removal of planning restrictions on the installation of solar panels; his plans to remove this barrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55987/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

177. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if homeowners and small business can avail of the solar installation grant up to the maximum of €2,400 if they install in excess of 4kWp domestically or 6kWp commercially, in view of the removal of planning restrictions on the installation of solar panels; his plans to remove this barrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55987/22]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of money allocated in 2021 and to date in 2022 to NGOs by the Department for work on environmental and climate projects; the names of the NGOs involved; the purpose for which the money was allocated; the amount allocated in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55977/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

176. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of money allocated in 2021 and to date in 2022 to NGOs by the Department for work on environmental and climate projects; the names of the NGOs involved; the purpose for which the money was allocated; the amount allocated in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55977/22]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will ensure residents on halting sites, who are currently being treated as commercial electricity customers by local authorities, will receive the electricity credit. [55956/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

175. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will ensure residents on halting sites, who are currently being treated as commercial electricity customers by local authorities, will receive the electricity credit. [55956/22]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Commission for Regulation of Utilities has given consideration to the temporary removal of early exit fees for customers tied to contracts with energy providers in order that those faced with large unit price increases can look for alternative suppliers, taking into account the huge increased energy cost burden on businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55945/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

174. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Commission for Regulation of Utilities has given consideration to the temporary removal of early exit fees for customers tied to contracts with energy providers in order that those faced with large unit price increases can look for alternative suppliers, taking into account the huge increased energy cost burden on businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55945/22]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the circumstance where those looking to switch broadband, landline or television provider end up paying for a couple of weeks to both providers in the crossover transition period, unlike when switching mobile, gas or electricity providers; if he will raise this with the Commission for Communications Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55944/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

173. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the circumstance where those looking to switch broadband, landline or television provider end up paying for a couple of weeks to both providers in the crossover transition period, unlike when switching mobile, gas or electricity providers; if he will raise this with the Commission for Communications Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55944/22]

Question· oralPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the BIK changes introduced in budget 2023 given that the changes will have a serious financial impact on workers in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55800/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

159. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the BIK changes introduced in budget 2023 given that the changes will have a serious financial impact on workers in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55800/22]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of his Department to bring VAT rules into line with common EU priorities such as fighting climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55913/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

101. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of his Department to bring VAT rules into line with common EU priorities such as fighting climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55913/22]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the level of engagement with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the roll-out of the EV commercial fleet trial; if he is satisfied with the uptake on this Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55798/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

22. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the level of engagement with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the roll-out of the EV commercial fleet trial; if he is satisfied with the uptake on this Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55798/22]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined a recent report (details supplied) on transport by the Climate Change Advisory Council and the OECD; his views on whether it confirms the failure of a policy based on private car usage in the State; if he will re-examine the current policy of trying to replace petrol and diesel cars with 1 million electric vehicles, EVs, given this still leaves a transport system that is dependent on the private car being intact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55706/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined a recent report (details supplied) on transport by the Climate Change Advisory Council and the OECD; his views on whether it confirms the failure of a policy based on private car usage in the State; if he will re-examine the current policy of trying to replace petrol and diesel cars with 1 million electric vehicles, EVs, given this still leaves a transport system that is dependent on the private car being intact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55706/22]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps which he intends to take on foot of the Climate Change Advisory Council-commissioned report from the OECD on reducing Ireland's transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2022

4. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the steps which he intends to take on foot of the Climate Change Advisory Council-commissioned report from the OECD on reducing Ireland's transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/22]

Question· Written questionUIN 83816answered

Aviation: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the report entitled the current state of scientific understanding of the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate published in December 2018, what assessment he has made of the implications for

Question· Written questionUIN 83530answered

Venezuela: Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Venezuelan counterpart on Nicolás Maduro's involvement at the COP27 Summit.

Question· Written questionUIN 83590answered

Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of progress of the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance pilots in (a) Uganda, (b) Bangladesh and (c) Fiji.

Question· Written questionUIN 83681answered

Biodiversity: Climate Change and Planning

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) climate change and (b) planning, building and development on biodiversity.

Question· writtenPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern of businesses trading in household energy products due to smoky coal products being imported illegally into the State; the resources that he is providing to local authorities to counteract such illegal trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55886/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

8. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern of businesses trading in household energy products due to smoky coal products being imported illegally into the State; the resources that he is providing to local authorities to counteract such illegal trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55886/22]

Question· writtenPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on his plans for the inclusion of Labasheeda, County Clare, in the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55870/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

7. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on his plans for the inclusion of Labasheeda, County Clare, in the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55870/22]

Question· writtenPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact, if any, the flooding of the bogs in the midlands will have on flood attenuation in the Shannon catchment; the progress to date on re-wetting the Bord na Móna bogs across the Shannon catchment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55770/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

6. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact, if any, the flooding of the bogs in the midlands will have on flood attenuation in the Shannon catchment; the progress to date on re-wetting the Bord na Móna bogs across the Shannon catchment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55770/22]

Question· writtenPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has set a deadline for the establishment of the approved body to run the deposit return scheme for beverage bottles and cans; the estimated total cost of the scheme; the proposed deposit to be charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55726/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

5. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has set a deadline for the establishment of the approved body to run the deposit return scheme for beverage bottles and cans; the estimated total cost of the scheme; the proposed deposit to be charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55726/22]

Question· writtenPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason the standing charge for night-rate electricity usage is much more expensive than the day rate, especially given the public is constantly encouraged to use off-peak electricity. [55679/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

4. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason the standing charge for night-rate electricity usage is much more expensive than the day rate, especially given the public is constantly encouraged to use off-peak electricity. [55679/22]

Question· writtenPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason standing charges on gas and electricity have increased exponentially given these type of charges are within Ireland's own competency, rather than influenced by outside factors; and if he will direct policy to ensure standing charges are reduced substantially, or waived, given the huge increases in energy prices. [55678/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2022

3. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason standing charges on gas and electricity have increased exponentially given these type of charges are within Ireland's own competency, rather than influenced by outside factors; and if he will direct policy to ensure standing charges are reduced substantially, or waived, given the huge increases in energy prices. [55678/22]

Record· Verzoek bij commissie-regeling van werkzaamheden2022Z21477concluded

Verzoek van het lid Wuite (D66) om agendapunt 6. Reactie kabinet op rapport IVM en VU 'De impact van klimaatverandering op Bonaire' (nog te ontvangen) van de agenda het commissiedebat Sociaal domein & Bestuursakkoorden BES d.d. 15-11-2022 af te halen en te agenderen voor een toekomstig nog te plannen commissiedebat.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 November 2022

Verzoek van het lid Wuite (D66) om agendapunt 6. Reactie kabinet op rapport IVM en VU 'De impact van klimaatverandering op Bonaire' (nog te ontvangen) van de agenda het commissiedebat Sociaal domein & Bestuursakkoorden BES d.d. 15-11-2022 af te halen en te agenderen voor een toekomstig nog te plannen commissiedebat.

Question· Written questionUIN 82211answered

Development Aid: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has ringfenced spending on climate change mitigation and adaptation within the overseas development assistance budget for financial year 2022-23, at th

Question· Written questionUIN 82414answered

Hedges and Ditches: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in reference to the recommendation of the Committee on Climate Change, whether he will set a target to increase the UK’s hedgerow network by 40 per cent.

Question· Written questionUIN 82342answered

Climate Change: Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 November 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the £1.5 billion increase in the UK's climate finance pledge will be allocated from previously announced funding.

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