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Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 27 October 2022.#Climate Corporation Emissions Trading GmbH v Finanzamt Österreich.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesfinanzgericht.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Taxation – Common system of value added tax (VAT) – Directive 2006/112/EC – Article 44 – Point of reference for tax purposes – Transfer of greenhouse gas emission allowances – Recipient involved in VAT evasion in a chain of transactions – Taxable person who knew or should have known about that evasion.#Case C-641/21.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 27 October 2022

Climate Change Convention and Energy Charter Treaty

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department has made an assessment in 2022 of the compatibility of the UK's membership of the Energy Charter Treaty with its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreeme

Small Businesses: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 October 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how much public funding his Department has made available to SMEs through the Climate Change Agreements Scheme in each financial year since 2019-2020.

59. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if new solid fuel regulations are due to be introduced on 31 October 2022. [53747/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

59. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if new solid fuel regulations are due to be introduced on 31 October 2022. [53747/22]

58. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action that is being taken to improve Ireland’s energy security. [53746/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

58. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action that is being taken to improve Ireland’s energy security. [53746/22]

57. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will examine the feasibility of harvesting the excess heat from the proposed jet engines being bought to add additional capacity; if this could be deployed in a district heating scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53726/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

57. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will examine the feasibility of harvesting the excess heat from the proposed jet engines being bought to add additional capacity; if this could be deployed in a district heating scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53726/22]

56. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of private wire and direct line applications that were made in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of these applications that were approved; the number that were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53719/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

56. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of private wire and direct line applications that were made in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of these applications that were approved; the number that were refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53719/22]

55. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will allow those homeowners who avail of individual home energy upgrade grants, and are in management of their own upgrades, to include grant aid for windows and doors, as is the case of those using the one-stop-shop service; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53716/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

55. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will allow those homeowners who avail of individual home energy upgrade grants, and are in management of their own upgrades, to include grant aid for windows and doors, as is the case of those using the one-stop-shop service; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53716/22]

54. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that persons in receipt of the household benefits package are not automatically eligible for a Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland fully-funded energy upgrade; if he will consider a review of the grant to ensure that persons receiving this payment automatically qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

54. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that persons in receipt of the household benefits package are not automatically eligible for a Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland fully-funded energy upgrade; if he will consider a review of the grant to ensure that persons receiving this payment automatically qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53700/22]

53. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will engage with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in respect of its refusal to pay a grant to a person who they approved for grant aid in respect of a roof solar installation (details supplied); and the steps that the applicant may take in respect of an appeal and or a complaint. [53674/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

53. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will engage with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in respect of its refusal to pay a grant to a person who they approved for grant aid in respect of a roof solar installation (details supplied); and the steps that the applicant may take in respect of an appeal and or a complaint. [53674/22]

52. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans in relation to daylight savings time; his views on the merits of forgoing the winter daylight saving time change given the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53664/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2022

52. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans in relation to daylight savings time; his views on the merits of forgoing the winter daylight saving time change given the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53664/22]

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Accelerating the transition to climate neutrality for Europe’s security and prosperity EU Climate Action Progress Report 2022

European Union · European Commission · 26 October 2022

UN Climate Conference 2021

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 October 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions he has had with the President of COP26 on the progress of COP26 commitments.

Climate Change: International Cooperation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 October 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking towards establishing a multilateral financing facility to address loss and damage caused by climate change prior to the conclusion of the Glasgow Dialogue in June 2024.

Climate Change: Finance

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 October 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, published in February, which concluded that loss and damage from climate change are “not comprehe

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 25 October 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to (1) tackle climate change, and (2) reduce emissions.

798. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to calls by an organisation (details supplied) to extend the application time for the agri-climate rural environment scheme to enable as many farmers as possible to apply. [53581/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

798. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to calls by an organisation (details supplied) to extend the application time for the agri-climate rural environment scheme to enable as many farmers as possible to apply. [53581/22]

773. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the deadline for submissions of applications to the agri-climate rural environment scheme given the shortage of agri-consultants and lack of resources in Teagasc to assist in the preparation of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53473/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

773. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the deadline for submissions of applications to the agri-climate rural environment scheme given the shortage of agri-consultants and lack of resources in Teagasc to assist in the preparation of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53473/22]

761. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the investment by his Department in research and innovation that is focused on the delivery of climate action and solutions for farmers, particularly with regard to supporting farmers in achieving the 25% target of lowering greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53150/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

761. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the investment by his Department in research and innovation that is focused on the delivery of climate action and solutions for farmers, particularly with regard to supporting farmers in achieving the 25% target of lowering greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53150/22]

747. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether European Union rules on afforestation are impacting Ireland’s ability to plant trees and meet its climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52923/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

747. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether European Union rules on afforestation are impacting Ireland’s ability to plant trees and meet its climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52923/22]

738. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider allowing foresters to count their plantations in terms of carbon credits; if he will consider this course of action to be a recognition of the contribution that foresters make in the area of carbon sequestration as part of the climate action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52824/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

738. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider allowing foresters to count their plantations in terms of carbon credits; if he will consider this course of action to be a recognition of the contribution that foresters make in the area of carbon sequestration as part of the climate action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52824/22]

720. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals [52903/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

720. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered any incentives for the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals [52903/22]

237. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the taxation system which may act as an obstacle to increasing (the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals) activity in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

237. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the taxation system which may act as an obstacle to increasing (the development of solar energy aimed at farmers and persons with suitable land for leasing and renting in order to meet Ireland’s climate goals) activity in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52903/22]

203. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the provision of broadband will be ensured to residences that have not yet received Eircodes due to delays in the allocation system. [53584/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

203. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the provision of broadband will be ensured to residences that have not yet received Eircodes due to delays in the allocation system. [53584/22]

202. 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. [53583/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

202. 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. [53583/22]

201. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions, if any, that have been taken to inform relevant bodies of their obligations under section 15 of the Climate Act 2021 as amended. [53571/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

201. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the actions, if any, that have been taken to inform relevant bodies of their obligations under section 15 of the Climate Act 2021 as amended. [53571/22]

200. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on Ireland’s position on the energy charter treaty, in view of the conclusion of the government of the Netherlands that it is incompatible with the Paris Agreement. [53570/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

200. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on Ireland’s position on the energy charter treaty, in view of the conclusion of the government of the Netherlands that it is incompatible with the Paris Agreement. [53570/22]

199. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that persons who are in receipt of the blind pension and invalidity pension are not automatically eligible for a Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland fully-funded energy upgrade given the findings of a report (details supplied) commissioned by the Department of Social Protection; if he will consider a review of the grant to ensure that people receiving these payments automatically qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53562/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

199. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that persons who are in receipt of the blind pension and invalidity pension are not automatically eligible for a Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland fully-funded energy upgrade given the findings of a report (details supplied) commissioned by the Department of Social Protection; if he will consider a review of the grant to ensure that people receiving these payments automatically qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53562/22]

198. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider withdrawing Ireland from the Energy Charter Treaty, noting that Italy has already withdrawn and Poland, Spain and the Netherlands recently announced that they will be withdrawing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

198. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider withdrawing Ireland from the Energy Charter Treaty, noting that Italy has already withdrawn and Poland, Spain and the Netherlands recently announced that they will be withdrawing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/22]

197. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects to see fibre broadband rolled-out in urban and rural areas (details supplied) in County Tipperary in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

197. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects to see fibre broadband rolled-out in urban and rural areas (details supplied) in County Tipperary in tabular form in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/22]

196. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband will be rolled out in Kyle, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary (details supplied); if the acquisition of National Broadband Ireland by a company will speed up this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

196. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband will be rolled out in Kyle, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary (details supplied); if the acquisition of National Broadband Ireland by a company will speed up this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/22]

195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the CRU regarding energy companies increasing their standing charge at a time of unprecedented energy increases, and if he has plans to introduce legislation around the standing charge. [53330/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the CRU regarding energy companies increasing their standing charge at a time of unprecedented energy increases, and if he has plans to introduce legislation around the standing charge. [53330/22]

194. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of the purchase of emergency generation capacity and mobile turbines; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53316/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

194. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details of the purchase of emergency generation capacity and mobile turbines; the total cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53316/22]

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and or his officials will review the planning requirements for the installation of solar panels on houses. [53307/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he and or his officials will review the planning requirements for the installation of solar panels on houses. [53307/22]

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Minister for Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of reviewing and or amending planning guidelines or regulations in respect of SEAI-funded solar installation on houses; if his attention has been drawn to the requirement in some instances in which an applicant for solar installations must provide drawings and apply for planning permission to carry out works; his own plans to simplify the process from grant application to installation of solar on houses. [53306/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has engaged with the Minister for Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of reviewing and or amending planning guidelines or regulations in respect of SEAI-funded solar installation on houses; if his attention has been drawn to the requirement in some instances in which an applicant for solar installations must provide drawings and apply for planning permission to carry out works; his own plans to simplify the process from grant application to installation of solar on houses. [53306/22]

191. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that are being taken to improve air quality in Glanmire, County Cork. [53147/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

191. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that are being taken to improve air quality in Glanmire, County Cork. [53147/22]

190. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration has been given to the use of vertical-axis wind turbines throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

190. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration has been given to the use of vertical-axis wind turbines throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/22]

189. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53036/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

189. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53036/22]

188. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the sale and supply of bituminous coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53035/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

188. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the sale and supply of bituminous coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53035/22]

187. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the details of the EU energy package; the way that this €40 billion redeployment of regional and structural funding will affect Ireland; the amount of financial support that will be available from this fund for Ireland; if this is additional support with energy costs for households will be additional to the Government announcements to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53032/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

187. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the details of the EU energy package; the way that this €40 billion redeployment of regional and structural funding will affect Ireland; the amount of financial support that will be available from this fund for Ireland; if this is additional support with energy costs for households will be additional to the Government announcements to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53032/22]

186. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of domestic electricity disconnections that have occurred due to non-payment of account in County Donegal in the first half of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

186. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of domestic electricity disconnections that have occurred due to non-payment of account in County Donegal in the first half of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/22]

185. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the energy regulator stating that it has no function in dealing with former customers of a company (details supplied) which left the Irish energy market earlier this year, leaving many pre-paid customers, who were in credit, owed significant sums of money by the company; the steps that he proposes to take to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52921/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

185. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the energy regulator stating that it has no function in dealing with former customers of a company (details supplied) which left the Irish energy market earlier this year, leaving many pre-paid customers, who were in credit, owed significant sums of money by the company; the steps that he proposes to take to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52921/22]

184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 165 of 4 October 2022, if there are any outstanding approvals of superannuation schemes for An Post; and if so, when they will be signed-off on. [52915/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

184. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 165 of 4 October 2022, if there are any outstanding approvals of superannuation schemes for An Post; and if so, when they will be signed-off on. [52915/22]

183. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of properties that are being leased by his Department that are currently vacant; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52866/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

183. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of properties that are being leased by his Department that are currently vacant; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52866/22]

182. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of vacant properties that are owned by his Department; the estimated economic value of the vacant properties; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52848/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

182. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of vacant properties that are owned by his Department; the estimated economic value of the vacant properties; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52848/22]

181. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a matter in relation to the installation of a photovoltaic system (details supplied) will be examined; if he will liaise with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52837/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

181. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a matter in relation to the installation of a photovoltaic system (details supplied) will be examined; if he will liaise with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52837/22]

180. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a person (details supplied) will be provided with an Eircode for a new property before the next scheduled update of the system in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52820/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

180. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a person (details supplied) will be provided with an Eircode for a new property before the next scheduled update of the system in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52820/22]

179. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify the roll-out of broadband by National Broadband Ireland to over 670 schools across the country; if additional broadband hubs will be put in place in community facilities in rural areas in which broadband connectivity will not be in place in homes and businesses for at least another three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52797/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

179. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify the roll-out of broadband by National Broadband Ireland to over 670 schools across the country; if additional broadband hubs will be put in place in community facilities in rural areas in which broadband connectivity will not be in place in homes and businesses for at least another three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52797/22]

178. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement that has occurred between National Broadband Ireland and third-party broadband companies in relation to providing additional fibre broadband infrastructure to premises that do not have a fibre broadband connection in place and are situated in the amber area in which the private operators have capacity to provide a service. [52796/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

178. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the engagement that has occurred between National Broadband Ireland and third-party broadband companies in relation to providing additional fibre broadband infrastructure to premises that do not have a fibre broadband connection in place and are situated in the amber area in which the private operators have capacity to provide a service. [52796/22]

177. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons working in his Department’s press office, communications team and social media team in tabular form. [52779/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 October 2022

177. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons working in his Department’s press office, communications team and social media team in tabular form. [52779/22]