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Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he continues to ensure a balance between meeting emission reduction targets and ensuring the future of the agri-food sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure the future of the agricultural production sector while meeting carbon reduction targets to the greatest possible extent; if he is satisfied that neither will progress at the expense of the other, that food security for the future is assured and that everything possible is being done to reduce emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55377/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

50. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he continues to ensure a balance between meeting emission reduction targets and ensuring the future of the agri-food sector, with particular reference to the need to ensure the future of the agricultural production sector while meeting carbon reduction targets to the greatest possible extent; if he is satisfied that neither will progress at the expense of the other, that food security for the future is assured and that everything possible is being done to reduce emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55377/22]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement his Department has had with the national local authority climate action steering group in 2022; the number of meetings, and dates of same, attended by his Departmental officials in 2022; if minutes are taken and published in respect of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55011/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

49. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement his Department has had with the national local authority climate action steering group in 2022; the number of meetings, and dates of same, attended by his Departmental officials in 2022; if minutes are taken and published in respect of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55011/22]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected number of premises that will be passed by 31 December 2022 by the NBI in its roll-out of high-speed broadband; the number that was projected for this date at the time of the signing of the broadband contract with NBI; the steps to be taken to make up lost ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55037/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

48. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the projected number of premises that will be passed by 31 December 2022 by the NBI in its roll-out of high-speed broadband; the number that was projected for this date at the time of the signing of the broadband contract with NBI; the steps to be taken to make up lost ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55037/22]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the goals and objectives of the Government for COP27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55199/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

47. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the goals and objectives of the Government for COP27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55199/22]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 107 of 20 September 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for local authority climate action plans, which will include the guidelines for the implementation of local authority decarbonising zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55009/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

46. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 107 of 20 September 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for local authority climate action plans, which will include the guidelines for the implementation of local authority decarbonising zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55009/22]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the Government’s plans with regard to supporting a loss-and-damage finance facility at COP27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55198/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

45. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the Government’s plans with regard to supporting a loss-and-damage finance facility at COP27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55198/22]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 7 April 2022, the details of the RESS 1 community projects which have reached commercial operation to date; the estimated timeline for each of these community projects to be commercially operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55008/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

44. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 7 April 2022, the details of the RESS 1 community projects which have reached commercial operation to date; the estimated timeline for each of these community projects to be commercially operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55008/22]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department’s position on the National Broadband Plan has changed or whether it remains the same (details supplied); his views on the failure of the National Broadband Plan to meet its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48206/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

43. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department’s position on the National Broadband Plan has changed or whether it remains the same (details supplied); his views on the failure of the National Broadband Plan to meet its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48206/22]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the ways in which his Department supports measures to reduce the amount of litter on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55269/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

42. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the ways in which his Department supports measures to reduce the amount of litter on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55269/22]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has had any communication with the Port of Cork authorities in relation to their support for an LNG facility; if the authority is bound by Government policy in relation to the development of LNGs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

41. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has had any communication with the Port of Cork authorities in relation to their support for an LNG facility; if the authority is bound by Government policy in relation to the development of LNGs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/22]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which his Department measures progress in reducing energy poverty; if closer alignment with the system of energy upgrades could be developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50625/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

40. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which his Department measures progress in reducing energy poverty; if closer alignment with the system of energy upgrades could be developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50625/22]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the redistribution of energy profits, especially those of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55408/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

39. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the redistribution of energy profits, especially those of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55408/22]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that retailers with unsold smoky coal and other prohibited fuels are now expected to take with their leftover stock, for which they have already paid; if he will consider ways to assist these retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55229/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

38. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that retailers with unsold smoky coal and other prohibited fuels are now expected to take with their leftover stock, for which they have already paid; if he will consider ways to assist these retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55229/22]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on broadband roll-out in Dublin south-west with particular reference to the rural mountains and valleys. [55275/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

37. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on broadband roll-out in Dublin south-west with particular reference to the rural mountains and valleys. [55275/22]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to deal with the waiting list for the better energy warmer homes scheme; and the expected increase in demand following the increase in income limits for the fuel allowance for those over 70 years of age who benefit from the scheme. [55201/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

36. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to deal with the waiting list for the better energy warmer homes scheme; and the expected increase in demand following the increase in income limits for the fuel allowance for those over 70 years of age who benefit from the scheme. [55201/22]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the work of the district heating steering group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55394/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

35. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the work of the district heating steering group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55394/22]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he will bring his security of energy supply recommendations to Government; and if he will report on the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems. [55380/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

34. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he will bring his security of energy supply recommendations to Government; and if he will report on the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems. [55380/22]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which broadband provision throughout the country is progressing as intended; if efforts continue to bridge communication gaps that have become obvious; if he can see a means whereby the provision of broadband throughout all the regions can be maximised in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55378/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

33. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which broadband provision throughout the country is progressing as intended; if efforts continue to bridge communication gaps that have become obvious; if he can see a means whereby the provision of broadband throughout all the regions can be maximised in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55378/22]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the negotiations from the EU Energy Council negotiations on decoupling gas from electricity prices, price cap proposals and on the windfall tax on excessive profits of energy companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55350/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the negotiations from the EU Energy Council negotiations on decoupling gas from electricity prices, price cap proposals and on the windfall tax on excessive profits of energy companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55350/22]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to develop strategies to develop grid infrastructure to advance and accelerate the deployment of offshore wind technology off Ireland’s west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55421/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

31. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to develop strategies to develop grid infrastructure to advance and accelerate the deployment of offshore wind technology off Ireland’s west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55421/22]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the clean export guarantee as part of the micro-generation support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55280/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

30. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the clean export guarantee as part of the micro-generation support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55280/22]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans regarding the provision of grants to install LED lighting for sports clubs across the country, with a view to reducing both energy usage and financial costs to the clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55186/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

29. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans regarding the provision of grants to install LED lighting for sports clubs across the country, with a view to reducing both energy usage and financial costs to the clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55186/22]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to provide supports for district heating schemes to move to more cost-effective sources of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55395/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

28. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to provide supports for district heating schemes to move to more cost-effective sources of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55395/22]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the impact for rural households of the ban on the sale of turf given the rising cost of all fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55371/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

27. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the impact for rural households of the ban on the sale of turf given the rising cost of all fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55371/22]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is satisfied with the pace of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the measures that are being taken to address the delays in progressing from design stage to roll-out of fibre broadband in an area (details supplied), given that surveys were carried out in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55393/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

26. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is satisfied with the pace of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the measures that are being taken to address the delays in progressing from design stage to roll-out of fibre broadband in an area (details supplied), given that surveys were carried out in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55393/22]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on steps being taken to deter electricity and gas theft across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55193/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

25. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on steps being taken to deter electricity and gas theft across Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55193/22]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan to include the number of premises passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55001/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

24. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan to include the number of premises passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55001/22]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeline for processing Maritime Area Consent applications in his Department currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55021/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

23. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeline for processing Maritime Area Consent applications in his Department currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55021/22]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of plans to fast-track the National Broadband Plan; the impact that this will have on Ireland’s carbon emissions profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47189/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

22. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of plans to fast-track the National Broadband Plan; the impact that this will have on Ireland’s carbon emissions profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47189/22]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of licensing new exploration of offshore gas in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55418/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

21. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of licensing new exploration of offshore gas in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55418/22]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans for the development of an electricity grid in the west of Ireland to facilitate the transfer to electric from west to east at-scale to unlock the renewable wind energy potential in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55404/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

20. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans for the development of an electricity grid in the west of Ireland to facilitate the transfer to electric from west to east at-scale to unlock the renewable wind energy potential in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55404/22]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 20 September 2022, the details of any engagement he has had since September 2022 with Galway City Council and Galway County Council with regard to supporting and promoting efforts at local government level on climate action; the details of any engagement he has had in 2022 with the Atlantic Seaboard North CARO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55010/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

19. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 20 September 2022, the details of any engagement he has had since September 2022 with Galway City Council and Galway County Council with regard to supporting and promoting efforts at local government level on climate action; the details of any engagement he has had in 2022 with the Atlantic Seaboard North CARO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55010/22]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he, along with the CRU, has implemented protections or identified solutions to households that hold pay-as-you-go energy meters or numerous households who share a single meter; if he will ensure that these vulnerable homes receive support under the electricity support scheme this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55324/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

18. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he, along with the CRU, has implemented protections or identified solutions to households that hold pay-as-you-go energy meters or numerous households who share a single meter; if he will ensure that these vulnerable homes receive support under the electricity support scheme this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55324/22]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions that his Department has taken to ensure that SEAI schemes will not see homeowners forced to pay upfront the full costs of energy efficiency work undertaken by contractors from 1 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55317/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

17. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions that his Department has taken to ensure that SEAI schemes will not see homeowners forced to pay upfront the full costs of energy efficiency work undertaken by contractors from 1 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55317/22]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he is taking to ensure that new eircodes are assigned in a timely manner rather than in batches every few months. [55047/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

16. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he is taking to ensure that new eircodes are assigned in a timely manner rather than in batches every few months. [55047/22]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has examined a recent report on offshore wind energy (details supplied); if recent withdrawals by named corporations from projects confirm the necessity of direct state involvement in offshore wind development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55318/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

15. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has examined a recent report on offshore wind energy (details supplied); if recent withdrawals by named corporations from projects confirm the necessity of direct state involvement in offshore wind development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55318/22]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that he is putting in place to ensure gas supply this winter, given the unexplained Nord Stream explosions in September 2022 which could impact Ireland’s supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55323/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

14. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that he is putting in place to ensure gas supply this winter, given the unexplained Nord Stream explosions in September 2022 which could impact Ireland’s supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55323/22]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding plans to boost microgeneration in the farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55419/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

13. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding plans to boost microgeneration in the farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55419/22]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding broadband in an area; his plans to supply a high-speed broadband service to this location in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55447/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

12. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will advise on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding broadband in an area; his plans to supply a high-speed broadband service to this location in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55447/22]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline his short- and medium-term plans for emergency electricity generation at Huntstown, Finglas; and if a district heating system may form part of future developments. [55200/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

11. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline his short- and medium-term plans for emergency electricity generation at Huntstown, Finglas; and if a district heating system may form part of future developments. [55200/22]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the main barriers on the route to market facing the renewable energy industry in its efforts to increase the amount of renewable energy available to Ireland; the steps being taken by the Government to remove these barriers expeditiously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55036/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

10. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the main barriers on the route to market facing the renewable energy industry in its efforts to increase the amount of renewable energy available to Ireland; the steps being taken by the Government to remove these barriers expeditiously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55036/22]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a publication date for the McCarthy review into what went wrong in relation to the electricity generation capacity shortfall which the State is now facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55351/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

9. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a publication date for the McCarthy review into what went wrong in relation to the electricity generation capacity shortfall which the State is now facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55351/22]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his interim solutions for householders in rural areas waiting on broadband that is some years away under the national broadband plan; if he will provide further details of the efforts to accelerate the roll-out of national broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55327/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

8. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his interim solutions for householders in rural areas waiting on broadband that is some years away under the national broadband plan; if he will provide further details of the efforts to accelerate the roll-out of national broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55327/22]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will be attending the COP27 conference in Egypt; if his attention has been drawn to the grave human rights abuses of environmentalists and climate campaigners by the Egyptian state; if he will meet with representatives of human rights organisations while there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

7. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will be attending the COP27 conference in Egypt; if his attention has been drawn to the grave human rights abuses of environmentalists and climate campaigners by the Egyptian state; if he will meet with representatives of human rights organisations while there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/22]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received a review of the North-South interconnector; when it will be published; and if he will commission a full independent assessment of the potential undergrounding of the project. [55410/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

6. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has received a review of the North-South interconnector; when it will be published; and if he will commission a full independent assessment of the potential undergrounding of the project. [55410/22]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with a company (detail supplied) and its partners with a view to expanding its pilot programme, which uses surplus wind energy to provide households at risk of fuel poverty with hot water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55347/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

5. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with a company (detail supplied) and its partners with a view to expanding its pilot programme, which uses surplus wind energy to provide households at risk of fuel poverty with hot water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55347/22]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on Bord na Móna's proposed Derryaad windfarm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55661/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

4. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on Bord na Móna's proposed Derryaad windfarm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55661/22]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that the number of attic and cavity wall insulation works has decreased dramatically in recent years; if he accepts that approximately 165,000 homes have no such works completed and that in the region of 500,000 homes could benefit from such improvement works; if he will increase the 80% grant and reduce the administrative burden for accessing these supports in light of the urgent climate, energy and cost-of-living crises, and in order to accelerate the roll-out of shallow retrofits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55346/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that the number of attic and cavity wall insulation works has decreased dramatically in recent years; if he accepts that approximately 165,000 homes have no such works completed and that in the region of 500,000 homes could benefit from such improvement works; if he will increase the 80% grant and reduce the administrative burden for accessing these supports in light of the urgent climate, energy and cost-of-living crises, and in order to accelerate the roll-out of shallow retrofits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55346/22]

Question· writtenPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on representations made by him to An Taoiseach in respect of the establishment of a climate action unit in the Department of An Taoiseach. [55588/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

2. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on representations made by him to An Taoiseach in respect of the establishment of a climate action unit in the Department of An Taoiseach. [55588/22]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the commitments he will seek from international counterparts at COP27, with particular reference to climate ambition, climate finance, loss and damage, and fossil fuel non-proliferation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55345/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2022

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the commitments he will seek from international counterparts at COP27, with particular reference to climate ambition, climate finance, loss and damage, and fossil fuel non-proliferation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55345/22]

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