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Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that rural and regional road networks are made more climate-resilient in response to increased flooding, storm damage, and extreme weather events; if additional funding will be made available to local authorities for road repair and adaptation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62635/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

222. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that rural and regional road networks are made more climate-resilient in response to increased flooding, storm damage, and extreme weather events; if additional funding will be made available to local authorities for road repair and adaptation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62635/25]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department is progressing toward the transport sector's emissions reduction targets under the Climate Action Plan; the additional measures being considered to meet 2030 goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62630/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

217. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department is progressing toward the transport sector's emissions reduction targets under the Climate Action Plan; the additional measures being considered to meet 2030 goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62630/25]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62666/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

173. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62666/25]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for a breakdown of every agency, not-for-profit organisation, charity or service provider directly funded by his Department; and the details of each specific directly funded post in each body. [62474/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

171. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for a breakdown of every agency, not-for-profit organisation, charity or service provider directly funded by his Department; and the details of each specific directly funded post in each body. [62474/25]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total spend on batteries supplying the electricity grid from 2018 to date in 2025, by year; and the estimate over procurement of batteries each year from 2018 to date to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [62306/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

170. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total spend on batteries supplying the electricity grid from 2018 to date in 2025, by year; and the estimate over procurement of batteries each year from 2018 to date to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [62306/25]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has received correspondence from an organisation outlining concerns regarding new controls proposed for the River Suir (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62407/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

169. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has received correspondence from an organisation outlining concerns regarding new controls proposed for the River Suir (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62407/25]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the thematic focus of Ireland’s international climate finance commitments post-2025; whether the principle of a just transition will be explicitly integrated into Ireland’s future climate finance programming; the measures being taken to ensure that Ireland’s climate finance is provided as grant-based finance not only at the point of disbursement but also in practice throughout the full financing cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62374/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

161. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the thematic focus of Ireland’s international climate finance commitments post-2025; whether the principle of a just transition will be explicitly integrated into Ireland’s future climate finance programming; the measures being taken to ensure that Ireland’s climate finance is provided as grant-based finance not only at the point of disbursement but also in practice throughout the full financing cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62374/25]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the Government has delivered on the commitment in Ireland’s Climate Finance Roadmap to scale up climate finance channelled through bilateral partnerships and civil society organisations, rather than primarily through multilateral funds and institutions; the progress on this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62373/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

160. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the Government has delivered on the commitment in Ireland’s Climate Finance Roadmap to scale up climate finance channelled through bilateral partnerships and civil society organisations, rather than primarily through multilateral funds and institutions; the progress on this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62373/25]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the oversight mechanisms which are in place to monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of Ireland’s climate finance channelled through multilateral funds and organisations; and the way in which the Government ensures equivalent oversight and accountability for this funding as for finance provided through civil society and bilateral partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62372/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

159. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the oversight mechanisms which are in place to monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of Ireland’s climate finance channelled through multilateral funds and organisations; and the way in which the Government ensures equivalent oversight and accountability for this funding as for finance provided through civil society and bilateral partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62372/25]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 6 November 2025, if he will provide an estimated timeframe for the implementation of the process to establish a link between the carbon markets of the European Union and the United Kingdom, and by extension the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, through a European Union/United Kingdom agreement linking the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), as committed to at the EU/UK Summit in May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62390/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

158. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 215 of 6 November 2025, if he will provide an estimated timeframe for the implementation of the process to establish a link between the carbon markets of the European Union and the United Kingdom, and by extension the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, through a European Union/United Kingdom agreement linking the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), as committed to at the EU/UK Summit in May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62390/25]

Question· Written questionUIN 906414answered

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his priorities are for the UN Climate Change Conference 2025.

Question· Written questionUIN 90096answered

Fossil Fuels: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2025

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Financial Conduct Authority on strengthening climate-related disclosure requirements within IPO documentation for fossil fuel companies.

Question· Written questionUIN 90097answered

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2025

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that the new UK listing regime is aligned with climate and net zero policies, while maintaining investor protection and market integrity.

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 15 July 2025, when a decision is expected to be reached on a climate action summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61932/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

547. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 15 July 2025, when a decision is expected to be reached on a climate action summer works scheme application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61932/25]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school (details supplied) for safety works under the climate action summer works scheme; and when they will receive a decision on their application. [61858/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

544. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school (details supplied) for safety works under the climate action summer works scheme; and when they will receive a decision on their application. [61858/25]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific initiatives under way to upgrade tourism infrastructure to meet sustainability and climate targets, including investment in low-carbon transport links, green accommodation, and waste-reduction infrastructure at major visitor destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62208/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific initiatives under way to upgrade tourism infrastructure to meet sustainability and climate targets, including investment in low-carbon transport links, green accommodation, and waste-reduction infrastructure at major visitor destinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62208/25]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the steps being taken by his Department to address the gap between wholesale market prices for electricity and the price that customers pay for electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62234/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

260. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the steps being taken by his Department to address the gap between wholesale market prices for electricity and the price that customers pay for electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62234/25]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the resources which are available within the State to assist people with the safe disposal of NOS canisters; the guidelines and resources which have been provided to local authorities regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62230/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

259. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the resources which are available within the State to assist people with the safe disposal of NOS canisters; the guidelines and resources which have been provided to local authorities regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62230/25]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland maintains a catch and release policy for salmon angling on the River Suir for the 2025 season, in light of stakeholder concerns that a full closure would have significant negative consequences for conservation, local angling clubs, tourism, and rural economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62111/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

258. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland maintains a catch and release policy for salmon angling on the River Suir for the 2025 season, in light of stakeholder concerns that a full closure would have significant negative consequences for conservation, local angling clubs, tourism, and rural economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62111/25]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlighting the urgency of reducing carbon emissions, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, and strengthening environmental policies, in further noting that Ireland has made progress with the Climate Action Plan, more ambitious measures are needed to meet our legally binding targets under the Climate Act 2021 and the EU Green Deal, the actions the Government has taken support policies that cut carbon emissions, increase funding for renewable energy research and advocate for stricter environmental regulations. [62033/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

257. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlighting the urgency of reducing carbon emissions, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, and strengthening environmental policies, in further noting that Ireland has made progress with the Climate Action Plan, more ambitious measures are needed to meet our legally binding targets under the Climate Act 2021 and the EU Green Deal, the actions the Government has taken support policies that cut carbon emissions, increase funding for renewable energy research and advocate for stricter environmental regulations. [62033/25]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the number of data centres that are equipped with solar panels to support part of their energy consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61993/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the number of data centres that are equipped with solar panels to support part of their energy consumption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61993/25]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of water by data centres in Ireland; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61992/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

255. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of water by data centres in Ireland; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61992/25]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will allow grants to be paid under the SEAI heat pump system grant scheme to households (details supplied) in cases where the only other affordable option, without grant support, is to revert to heating their houses using fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61954/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

254. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will allow grants to be paid under the SEAI heat pump system grant scheme to households (details supplied) in cases where the only other affordable option, without grant support, is to revert to heating their houses using fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61954/25]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline the actions his Department and the Environmental Protection Agency are taking to address wastewater treatment in Allenwood and Rathangan failing to meet European Union standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

253. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline the actions his Department and the Environmental Protection Agency are taking to address wastewater treatment in Allenwood and Rathangan failing to meet European Union standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/25]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the 2025 and 2026 capital budget allocation for his Department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61810/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

251. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the 2025 and 2026 capital budget allocation for his Department, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61810/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding available for a voluntary led community park in Carlow (Tinryland Park, Tinryland, County Carlow) to assist with the ongoing operating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61691/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

249. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding available for a voluntary led community park in Carlow (Tinryland Park, Tinryland, County Carlow) to assist with the ongoing operating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61691/25]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the level of foresight or future planning that operates within his Department; who is responsible for long-term planning; the input these individuals or teams have into Departmental policy and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61656/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

248. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the level of foresight or future planning that operates within his Department; who is responsible for long-term planning; the input these individuals or teams have into Departmental policy and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61656/25]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider supporting and promoting a nationwide ‘Power Hour’ campaign, encouraging schools across Ireland to turn off all classroom lights for one hour each day at 12 pm with the aim of reducing electricity usage, cutting carbon emissions, and raising awareness of energy conservation and sustainability among students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61640/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

247. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider supporting and promoting a nationwide ‘Power Hour’ campaign, encouraging schools across Ireland to turn off all classroom lights for one hour each day at 12 pm with the aim of reducing electricity usage, cutting carbon emissions, and raising awareness of energy conservation and sustainability among students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61640/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the [email protected] email address in his Department is operational and regularly monitored; if incoming emails are responded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61605/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

246. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the [email protected] email address in his Department is operational and regularly monitored; if incoming emails are responded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61605/25]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has plans in place to support retrofitting and energy upgrades for households struggling with heating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61476/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

245. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has plans in place to support retrofitting and energy upgrades for households struggling with heating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61476/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the current service level for responding to applicant queries and updating expected timelines; if the SEAI provides proactive monthly status updates to applicants waiting longer than six months; and the plans to improve communications. [61312/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the current service level for responding to applicant queries and updating expected timelines; if the SEAI provides proactive monthly status updates to applicants waiting longer than six months; and the plans to improve communications. [61312/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the allocated budget, profiled spend, actual spend, and units completed for the warmer homes scheme in each of the past three years; the carryover or underspend; and projections for the current year, by county where available. [61311/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

243. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the allocated budget, profiled spend, actual spend, and units completed for the warmer homes scheme in each of the past three years; the carryover or underspend; and projections for the current year, by county where available. [61311/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a fast-track pathway operates for households identified by HSE, public health nurses or local authorities as at immediate risk from cold or damp; the number of such fast-tracked cases by county; and the average time to completion. [61310/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

242. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a fast-track pathway operates for households identified by HSE, public health nurses or local authorities as at immediate risk from cold or damp; the number of such fast-tracked cases by county; and the average time to completion. [61310/25]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the criteria used to prioritise vulnerable households (details supplied); the number of priority cases, by county; and the target timeline for priority cases relative to standard cases. [61309/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

241. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the criteria used to prioritise vulnerable households (details supplied); the number of priority cases, by county; and the target timeline for priority cases relative to standard cases. [61309/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if he will expand or reopen the contractor/surveyor frameworks to address delays; the planned timetables for expansion; and the measures to rebalance capacity across counties with the longest waits. [61308/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

240. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if he will expand or reopen the contractor/surveyor frameworks to address delays; the planned timetables for expansion; and the measures to rebalance capacity across counties with the longest waits. [61308/25]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the number of active framework contractors and accredited surveyors engaged on the warmer homes scheme, by county; their combined monthly capacity (surveys and completions); and how this compares with monthly inflow of applications in each county. [61307/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

239. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the number of active framework contractors and accredited surveyors engaged on the warmer homes scheme, by county; their combined monthly capacity (surveys and completions); and how this compares with monthly inflow of applications in each county. [61307/25]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the number and proportion of warmer home applications withdrawn, cancelled, or ineligible in the past 12-months, by county and by reason; and the average time for a decision for ineligible cases. [61306/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

238. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the number and proportion of warmer home applications withdrawn, cancelled, or ineligible in the past 12-months, by county and by reason; and the average time for a decision for ineligible cases. [61306/25]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment for a monthly time series for the past 24-months, by county of new warmer homes scheme applications received, surveys completed, works completed and closing backlog at month-end; and to publish this in machine-readable format. [61304/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

236. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment for a monthly time series for the past 24-months, by county of new warmer homes scheme applications received, surveys completed, works completed and closing backlog at month-end; and to publish this in machine-readable format. [61304/25]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the current number of warmer homes scheme applications awaiting survey and awaiting completion, by county; the median and 90th percentile wait time in months for survey and completion in each county; and the longest individual wait recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61303/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

235. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the current number of warmer homes scheme applications awaiting survey and awaiting completion, by county; the median and 90th percentile wait time in months for survey and completion in each county; and the longest individual wait recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61303/25]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment for a breakdown of all spending on external communications and media, by company, including the amount spent and purpose of spend, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [61207/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

234. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment for a breakdown of all spending on external communications and media, by company, including the amount spent and purpose of spend, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [61207/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the latest figures for domestic energy bill arrears in the household sector, including the percentage of electricity and gas customers in arrears, the total amounts owed, and the average debt per household; if he will compare these figures with those from June 2024 and June 2021; the total value and reach of payments made under the energy credit scheme to date in 2025 and its assessed impact on household arrears; the targeted interventions planned to reduce household energy debt, promote tariff switching, and improve transparency and efficiency in billing; the plans to transition from universal energy credits to targeted supports for households most at risk of long-term arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61156/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the latest figures for domestic energy bill arrears in the household sector, including the percentage of electricity and gas customers in arrears, the total amounts owed, and the average debt per household; if he will compare these figures with those from June 2024 and June 2021; the total value and reach of payments made under the energy credit scheme to date in 2025 and its assessed impact on household arrears; the targeted interventions planned to reduce household energy debt, promote tariff switching, and improve transparency and efficiency in billing; the plans to transition from universal energy credits to targeted supports for households most at risk of long-term arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61156/25]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has commenced or intends to commence an investigation into electricity suppliers, given recent reports by an expert group expressing concern that retail electricity prices are not reflecting reductions in wholesale energy costs; the criteria under which the CRU assesses supplier pricing fairness and competitiveness; if he will publish the most recent data comparing wholesale and retail electricity prices for domestic and commercial customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61148/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

232. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has commenced or intends to commence an investigation into electricity suppliers, given recent reports by an expert group expressing concern that retail electricity prices are not reflecting reductions in wholesale energy costs; the criteria under which the CRU assesses supplier pricing fairness and competitiveness; if he will publish the most recent data comparing wholesale and retail electricity prices for domestic and commercial customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61148/25]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment recognising the need for certainty in the sector, if anaerobic digestion plants which are constructed before the biomethane sustainability charter is finalised will be subject to the same guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61121/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

231. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment recognising the need for certainty in the sector, if anaerobic digestion plants which are constructed before the biomethane sustainability charter is finalised will be subject to the same guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61121/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the coordination his Department had with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to planning policy for anaerobic digestion facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

230. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the coordination his Department had with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to planning policy for anaerobic digestion facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/25]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the progress of the biomethane sustainability charter; when it will be published; the engagement to date with community groups and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61119/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

229. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the progress of the biomethane sustainability charter; when it will be published; the engagement to date with community groups and local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61119/25]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the progress of the second phase of the Land Use Review for renewable technologies; the role of local authorities; the timeline for the completion of the Land Use Review recognising its vital importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61118/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

228. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the progress of the second phase of the Land Use Review for renewable technologies; the role of local authorities; the timeline for the completion of the Land Use Review recognising its vital importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61118/25]

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