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Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the targets, if any, set for the achievement of carbon sequestration over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63001/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the targets, if any, set for the achievement of carbon sequestration over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63001/22]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he continues to consult with the relevant Minister and the agri-food producing sector with a view to ensuring that carbon reduction targets can be met, while at the same time meeting economic targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63000/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he continues to consult with the relevant Minister and the agri-food producing sector with a view to ensuring that carbon reduction targets can be met, while at the same time meeting economic targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63000/22]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he and his Department continue to examine the fullest possible extent to which all measures can offset the impact of meeting such targets on industry, sector by sector, with particular reference to the need to avoid permanent damage to the economy while at the same time meeting the targets, in the context of meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62999/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he and his Department continue to examine the fullest possible extent to which all measures can offset the impact of meeting such targets on industry, sector by sector, with particular reference to the need to avoid permanent damage to the economy while at the same time meeting the targets, in the context of meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62999/22]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which ongoing progress can be reported in regard to the provision of high-speed modern broadband in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62998/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which ongoing progress can be reported in regard to the provision of high-speed modern broadband in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62998/22]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will publish a green hydrogen strategy involving the emerging industry across the EU as well as key domestic stakeholders to assess hydrogen's suitability as a key future energy source for Ireland's economy and identify the main infrastructure investment requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62961/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

163. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will publish a green hydrogen strategy involving the emerging industry across the EU as well as key domestic stakeholders to assess hydrogen's suitability as a key future energy source for Ireland's economy and identify the main infrastructure investment requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62961/22]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has discussed with Enterprise Ireland plans to stimulate the establishment of indigenous businesses in the renewable energy supply chain through a national renewable energy business accelerator programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62960/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

162. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has discussed with Enterprise Ireland plans to stimulate the establishment of indigenous businesses in the renewable energy supply chain through a national renewable energy business accelerator programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62960/22]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will establish an offshore renewable development authority similar to the Industrial Development Authority that will drive a fully co-ordinated national action plan, and will have responsibilities ranging from research and development and supply chain development to the commercial deployment of renewable energy, ensuring that Ireland becomes the leading global clean energy exporter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62959/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

161. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will establish an offshore renewable development authority similar to the Industrial Development Authority that will drive a fully co-ordinated national action plan, and will have responsibilities ranging from research and development and supply chain development to the commercial deployment of renewable energy, ensuring that Ireland becomes the leading global clean energy exporter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62959/22]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will build a strategy in conjunction with the European Commission to fund and construct an Atlantic electricity interconnector which would land west-southwest coast renewable energy directly into the mainland European electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62958/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

160. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will build a strategy in conjunction with the European Commission to fund and construct an Atlantic electricity interconnector which would land west-southwest coast renewable energy directly into the mainland European electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62958/22]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that he plans to increase renewables to meet 80% of Ireland's electricity needs by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62954/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

159. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that he plans to increase renewables to meet 80% of Ireland's electricity needs by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62954/22]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the up-to-date position regarding supports for pay-as-you-go gas and electricity customers to protect them from disconnection this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62888/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

158. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the up-to-date position regarding supports for pay-as-you-go gas and electricity customers to protect them from disconnection this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62888/22]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that his Department has specifically made with regard to delivering the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56288/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

157. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that his Department has specifically made with regard to delivering the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56288/22]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI sought permission to establish a spin-out company named (details supplied) from the NBI; and if his Department completed a due diligence process in relation to the company. [62844/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

156. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI sought permission to establish a spin-out company named (details supplied) from the NBI; and if his Department completed a due diligence process in relation to the company. [62844/22]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI is subject to public procurement rules; the way in which services provided to NBI by a company (details supplied) are governed and managed. [62843/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

155. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI is subject to public procurement rules; the way in which services provided to NBI by a company (details supplied) are governed and managed. [62843/22]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government clawbacks in respect of the National Broadband Plan will not be diminished as a result of NBI’s interest in X3T and the expectation from its shareholders; if he has engaged with NBI regarding its interest in the company; and if he is satisfied that no risk arises in respect of his interests in the National Broadband Plan as a result of the establishment of the company. [62842/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

154. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government clawbacks in respect of the National Broadband Plan will not be diminished as a result of NBI’s interest in X3T and the expectation from its shareholders; if he has engaged with NBI regarding its interest in the company; and if he is satisfied that no risk arises in respect of his interests in the National Broadband Plan as a result of the establishment of the company. [62842/22]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he has had further dialogue with his colleagues across Europe, with particular reference to achieving targets on emissions. [55616/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

153. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he has had further dialogue with his colleagues across Europe, with particular reference to achieving targets on emissions. [55616/22]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that his Department has specifically made with regard to delivering the National Broadband Plan. [56456/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

151. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that his Department has specifically made with regard to delivering the National Broadband Plan. [56456/22]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the progress of the implementation of the local Digital Strategy in each county as detailed under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61850/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

144. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the progress of the implementation of the local Digital Strategy in each county as detailed under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61850/22]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on introducing a moratorium on new data centre connections in the context of energy security and carbon emissions targets. [62759/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

142. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on introducing a moratorium on new data centre connections in the context of energy security and carbon emissions targets. [62759/22]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that have been put in place by his Department to help midland communities transition away from fossil fuels; the amount of funding available and drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61793/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

141. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that have been put in place by his Department to help midland communities transition away from fossil fuels; the amount of funding available and drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61793/22]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will ensure that the timeline in the processing and approval of applications for grant aid for retrofitting of private homes is reduced substantially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62762/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

140. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will ensure that the timeline in the processing and approval of applications for grant aid for retrofitting of private homes is reduced substantially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62762/22]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that he is supporting the production of renewable fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62790/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

139. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that he is supporting the production of renewable fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62790/22]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the success of the four-day week research project carried out by an organisation (details supplied), University College Dublin and Boston College; and if his Department will provide additional funding for further research in other sectors of the economy to get a holistic understanding of the financial, social and environmental impact of a four-day week across the whole of the economy. [62045/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

138. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the success of the four-day week research project carried out by an organisation (details supplied), University College Dublin and Boston College; and if his Department will provide additional funding for further research in other sectors of the economy to get a holistic understanding of the financial, social and environmental impact of a four-day week across the whole of the economy. [62045/22]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the roll-out of National Broadband Plan connections and service in local schools in counties Laois and Offaly; the way that the figures compare to other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61794/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

137. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the roll-out of National Broadband Plan connections and service in local schools in counties Laois and Offaly; the way that the figures compare to other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61794/22]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that his Department plans to support the development of electricity generation by floating offshore wind turbines; the measures that he is putting in place to facilitate this; the associated indicative timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62791/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

136. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that his Department plans to support the development of electricity generation by floating offshore wind turbines; the measures that he is putting in place to facilitate this; the associated indicative timescales for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62791/22]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in the roll-out of broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the progress that will be achieved in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62763/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

135. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in the roll-out of broadband in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the progress that will be achieved in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62763/22]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the roll-out of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan will reach Kiskeam, County Cork. [62461/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

134. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the roll-out of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan will reach Kiskeam, County Cork. [62461/22]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if electricity generators will be allowed to keep all windfall profits from 2022 under current Government proposals; if he will consider extending the solidarity contribution such as the windfall tax to electricity companies as is being considered by Spain and the Czech Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62779/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

133. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if electricity generators will be allowed to keep all windfall profits from 2022 under current Government proposals; if he will consider extending the solidarity contribution such as the windfall tax to electricity companies as is being considered by Spain and the Czech Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62779/22]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made to date to ensure that areas without mobile phone signals get mobile phone coverage; the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the industry on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62723/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

132. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made to date to ensure that areas without mobile phone signals get mobile phone coverage; the discussions that have taken place between his Department and the industry on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62723/22]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he is taking to reduce the cost of insulating homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57927/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

131. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps that he is taking to reduce the cost of insulating homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57927/22]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the consultation on private wire direct-line renewables will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62474/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

130. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the consultation on private wire direct-line renewables will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62474/22]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the European Commission will formally adopt the Territorial Just Transition Plan and the accompanying programme, which will provide essential funding to the midlands. [62472/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

128. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the European Commission will formally adopt the Territorial Just Transition Plan and the accompanying programme, which will provide essential funding to the midlands. [62472/22]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grants that are available to support individuals, businesses, public organisations and community groups to install solar panels. [61735/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

127. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grants that are available to support individuals, businesses, public organisations and community groups to install solar panels. [61735/22]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the national clear air strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62475/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

126. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the national clear air strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62475/22]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years, indicating the specific funding programme and heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62480/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

124. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in each of the past five years, indicating the specific funding programme and heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62480/22]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the District Heating Steering Group will finalise its first set of recommendations; if he plans to publish those recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62789/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

123. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the District Heating Steering Group will finalise its first set of recommendations; if he plans to publish those recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62789/22]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he is considering adding additional measures to the scheme such as solar panels and heat pumps. [62858/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

122. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he is considering adding additional measures to the scheme such as solar panels and heat pumps. [62858/22]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline a detailed timeline for the delivery of the Digital Connectivity Strategy; if he will provide an update on the National Broadband Plan in view of this new initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62562/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

121. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline a detailed timeline for the delivery of the Digital Connectivity Strategy; if he will provide an update on the National Broadband Plan in view of this new initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62562/22]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details regarding the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62023/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

120. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details regarding the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62023/22]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 8 November 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for the implementation of local authority climate action plans, which will include the guidelines for the implementation of the local authority decarbonisation zones; the timeline for the publication of the statutory guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62564/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

119. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 8 November 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for the implementation of local authority climate action plans, which will include the guidelines for the implementation of the local authority decarbonisation zones; the timeline for the publication of the statutory guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62564/22]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the agenda highlights of the Environment Council to be held in Brussels on 20 December 2022. [62502/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

118. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the agenda highlights of the Environment Council to be held in Brussels on 20 December 2022. [62502/22]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government supports the siting and building of LNG facilities in this State, specifically in Shannon and Cork in cases in which such facilities specify they will not use fracked gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62709/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

117. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government supports the siting and building of LNG facilities in this State, specifically in Shannon and Cork in cases in which such facilities specify they will not use fracked gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62709/22]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated revenue that would have been generated had the €120/MWh cap on renewable electricity generation and the €180/MWh cap on other inframarginal generation been applied since the beginning of 2022; if he will consider retroactively applying the cap as is being done by Belgium to capture some of the undue windfall gains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62778/22]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2022

116. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated revenue that would have been generated had the €120/MWh cap on renewable electricity generation and the €180/MWh cap on other inframarginal generation been applied since the beginning of 2022; if he will consider retroactively applying the cap as is being done by Belgium to capture some of the undue windfall gains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62778/22]

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