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Question· oralPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to ensure the political views expressed by thousands of young persons in recent months who have marched and protested on a range of issues but particularly the issue of climate action are engaged with and acted on, in view of the fact that one of the transformational goals of the strategy of her Department for young persons, Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures 2014 to 2020, is to listen to and involve children and young persons. [43419/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2019

56. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to ensure the political views expressed by thousands of young persons in recent months who have marched and protested on a range of issues but particularly the issue of climate action are engaged with and acted on, in view of the fact that one of the transformational goals of the strategy of her Department for young persons, Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures 2014 to 2020, is to listen to and involve children and young persons. [43419/19]

Bill· Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)Bill 2483open

Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill [HL]

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 October 2019

A Bill to establish the right to breathe clean air; to require the Secretary of State to achieve and maintain clean air in England and Wales; to involve Public Health England in setting and reviewing pollutants and their limits; to enhance the powers, duties and functions of the Environment Agency, the Committee on Climate Change, local authorities (including port authorities), the Civil Aviation Authority, Highways England, Historic England and Natural England in relation to air pollution; to establish the Citizens’ Commission for Clean Air with powers to institute or ​intervene in legal proceedings; to require the Secretary of State and the relevant national authorities to apply environmental principles in carrying out their duties under this Act and the clean air enactments; and for connected purposes

Bill· HRH.R. 4737 (116th)referred

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2019

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate current federal research and development regarding approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security, identify research and development gaps, and conduct additional research and development to fill those gaps.

Question· Schriftliche Frage19/14216open

Finanzierung der Climate-Knowledge and Innovation Community des Europäischen Innovations- und Technologieinstituts

Germany · German Bundestag · 18 October 2019

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Position vertritt die Bundesregierung hinsichtlich der zukünftigen Finanzierung der Climate-Knowledge and Innovation Community des European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Climate-KIC) (vgl. COM(2019) 331 final; COM(2019) 330 final), und welche Maßnahmen unterstützt sie, um eine dauerhafte, ausreichende Finanzierung der Maßnahmen auch nach 2024 sicherzustellen, die zugleich die nach meiner Auffassung notwendige wissenschaftliche Unabhängigkeit beispielsweise von Markttrends und Industrieinteressen gewährleisten?

Question· Written questionUIN 1708answered

Climate Change: Departmental Coordination

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans she has to ensure that all cross-departmental climate change commitments are upheld in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Question· Written questionUIN 1696answered

Ministry of Defence: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 17 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what policy changes his Department has made as a result of the declaration of a climate emergency.

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

260. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects anticipated to commence in the next five years that cost €100 million or more; the expected cost of external consultants for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/19]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42863/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

259. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of capital projects that cost €100 million or more in the past five years; the cost of outside consultants for each of the projects costing €100 million or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42863/19]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of outside consultant contracts awarded under the national broadband plan in each year since commencement; the consultant which was ultimately awarded the contract; the final cost of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42856/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

258. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of outside consultant contracts awarded under the national broadband plan in each year since commencement; the consultant which was ultimately awarded the contract; the final cost of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42856/19]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the stage his Department is at in reviewing the 130 responses to the public consultation on the national broadband plan; if this process needs to be completed before the contract for the NBP is signed; when he expects the public consultation process to fully conclude; when he expects the contract to be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42854/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

257. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the stage his Department is at in reviewing the 130 responses to the public consultation on the national broadband plan; if this process needs to be completed before the contract for the NBP is signed; when he expects the public consultation process to fully conclude; when he expects the contract to be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42854/19]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a recent claim by a wireless broadband operator that almost half of the premises included in the national broadband plan can now be serviced by microwave or wireless broadband. [42684/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

256. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a recent claim by a wireless broadband operator that almost half of the premises included in the national broadband plan can now be serviced by microwave or wireless broadband. [42684/19]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that orders placed for many electric cars now cannot be met until the first quarter of 2020 due to the fact the cars are not available (details supplied); if he will consider extending the deadline for the drawdown of the grant accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42662/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2019

255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that orders placed for many electric cars now cannot be met until the first quarter of 2020 due to the fact the cars are not available (details supplied); if he will consider extending the deadline for the drawdown of the grant accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42662/19]

Bill· HRH.R. 4732 (116th)referred

To establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2019

This bill generally addresses the response of federal agencies to climate change, including by providing for the admission to the United States of climate displaced persons, by requiring the Department of State to develop a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and by requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on the progress made towards incorporating climate change into the policy of departments and agencies.

Question· Written questionUIN 836answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of hosting the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 829answered

UN Climate Conference 2021

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how much funding her Department has allocated to the President of the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 831answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what objectives the Government has set for the UK Presidency of the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 832answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what her Department’s strategic priorities will be for the 26th Conference of the Parties UN Climate Conference in 2020.

Question· Written questionUIN 843answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether an invitation has been extended to the UNFCCC Secretariat for that Secretariat to visit the UK as part of a fact-finding mission prior to hosting the COP26 UN Cl

Question· Written questionUIN 830answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many staff her Department have recruited to prepare for the UK hosting of the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 840answered

Climate Change Convention: Glasgow

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what executive authority the President of the 26th Conference of the Parties, UN Climate Conference will have over staff within the his Department that are working on climate diplomacy.

Question· Written questionUIN 841answered

Climate Change Convention: Glasgow

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of energy and climate change policy staffing resources his Department requires to host the COP26 UN Climate Conference in 2020.

Question· Written questionUIN 838answered

Climate Change Convention: Glasgow

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of using cruise liners to provide accommodation for attendees at 26th Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.

Question· Written questionUIN 837answered

Climate Change Convention: Glasgow

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of accommodation in Glasgow for the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 971answered

Climate Change: Demonstrations

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions (a) she and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Metropolitan Police on (i) the ban on Extinction Rebellion protests in London, (ii) Police identity checks on people walk

Question· Written questionUIN 834answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment has been made of the advantages and disadvantages of appointing the role of President of the 26th Conference of the Parties UN Climate Conference external to the e

Question· Written questionUIN 835answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether she plans to establish an advisory board to support her Department’s preparations for hosting the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· Written questionUIN 839answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether her Department plans to submit a new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) which is separate from the EU's NDC to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Cha

Question· Written questionUIN 842answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what meetings officials in her Department have had with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change secretariat on the UK hosting the 26th Conference of the Parties.

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband facilities will be extended to areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42567/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband facilities will be extended to areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42567/19]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a means can be found to incentivise a reduction in the use of non-biodegradable plastic wrappings and containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42565/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a means can be found to incentivise a reduction in the use of non-biodegradable plastic wrappings and containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42565/19]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of electricity generated from oil, coal, gas, biomass, solar, wind or wave generation; the extent to which this is expected to change within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42564/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of electricity generated from oil, coal, gas, biomass, solar, wind or wave generation; the extent to which this is expected to change within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42564/19]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to improve the availability and quality of mobile telephone services nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42563/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to improve the availability and quality of mobile telephone services nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42563/19]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the electricity requirements at peak times available nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42562/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the electricity requirements at peak times available nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42562/19]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which the quality and availability of mobile telephone services throughout Ireland compare with those of other states throughout the European Union; the extent to which improvements can be achieved with minimal disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42561/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which the quality and availability of mobile telephone services throughout Ireland compare with those of other states throughout the European Union; the extent to which improvements can be achieved with minimal disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42561/19]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected progress in the delivery of nationwide high speed, high quality broadband over the next five years; the way in which this will contribute to the creation of job opportunities in all locations nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42560/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected progress in the delivery of nationwide high speed, high quality broadband over the next five years; the way in which this will contribute to the creation of job opportunities in all locations nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42560/19]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which non-fossil fuel generated electricity will become available to the national grid over the next five years; the extent to which this will affect carbon reduction levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which non-fossil fuel generated electricity will become available to the national grid over the next five years; the extent to which this will affect carbon reduction levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42557/19]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has measured the extent to which Ireland will reach its targets in respect of climate change in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42556/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has measured the extent to which Ireland will reach its targets in respect of climate change in each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42556/19]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he sees Ireland's climate action programme moving closer to international targets in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42555/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he sees Ireland's climate action programme moving closer to international targets in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42555/19]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an Eircode for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2019

207. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an Eircode for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42529/19]

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