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Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on all of the actions in the energy security review; the estimated timeline for completion/delivery of each action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72249/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

135. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on all of the actions in the energy security review; the estimated timeline for completion/delivery of each action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72249/25]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he supports enabling data centres to build their own fossil fuel power plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72887/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

134. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he supports enabling data centres to build their own fossil fuel power plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72887/25]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which his Department is supporting local authorities to deliver on their climate action plans, particularly in rural and coastal areas vulnerable to climate impacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72012/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

133. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which his Department is supporting local authorities to deliver on their climate action plans, particularly in rural and coastal areas vulnerable to climate impacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72012/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in light of persistently high household energy costs nationwide, whether he will bring any privately owned energy infrastructure into public ownership and thereby prevent profiteering in the sector. [73225/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

132. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in light of persistently high household energy costs nationwide, whether he will bring any privately owned energy infrastructure into public ownership and thereby prevent profiteering in the sector. [73225/25]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the commitment in the Programme for Government to “revise and improve the provision of grants and financing models for homeowners who wish to retrofit, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs” and to “ensure all grants and schemes are accessible to older people in our community”; the progress made following the first year of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72819/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

130. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the commitment in the Programme for Government to “revise and improve the provision of grants and financing models for homeowners who wish to retrofit, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs” and to “ensure all grants and schemes are accessible to older people in our community”; the progress made following the first year of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72819/25]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he has taken to engage with energy supply companies in relation to the high charges they put on customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71468/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

129. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he has taken to engage with energy supply companies in relation to the high charges they put on customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71468/25]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department was consulted on the impact on carbon emissions reductions targets of delaying public transport projects like Dart+ Southwest and Finglas Luas in order to prioritise road investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72883/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department was consulted on the impact on carbon emissions reductions targets of delaying public transport projects like Dart+ Southwest and Finglas Luas in order to prioritise road investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72883/25]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to examine community-led ownership models for renewable energy production as an additional income stream for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73219/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

127. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to examine community-led ownership models for renewable energy production as an additional income stream for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73219/25]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider introducing a technical grant support for single home energy upgrade measures in traditionally built properties to cover the added conservation costs these types of buildings can incur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73270/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

126. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider introducing a technical grant support for single home energy upgrade measures in traditionally built properties to cover the added conservation costs these types of buildings can incur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73270/25]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of approvals and drawdowns for the home energy upgrade scheme loan in Cork city and Cork county to date in 2025, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72248/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

125. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of approvals and drawdowns for the home energy upgrade scheme loan in Cork city and Cork county to date in 2025, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72248/25]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to explain the rationale behind not providing targeted energy credits in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71564/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

124. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to explain the rationale behind not providing targeted energy credits in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71564/25]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment how it is intended to meet our 2030 climate targets and avoid significant EU compliance costs, while ensuring that measures do not disproportionately impact family farms or undermine the viability of rural communities. [73012/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

123. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment how it is intended to meet our 2030 climate targets and avoid significant EU compliance costs, while ensuring that measures do not disproportionately impact family farms or undermine the viability of rural communities. [73012/25]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made in further developing the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 to introduce a regulatory framework for district heating; when he expects the Bill to be ready for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73002/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

122. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made in further developing the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 to introduce a regulatory framework for district heating; when he expects the Bill to be ready for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73002/25]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time for people who have applied for the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73221/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

121. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the efforts being made to reduce the waiting time for people who have applied for the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73221/25]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current number of consumers in arrears regarding electricity bills; and the cadence at which such data is reported to Government. [72995/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

120. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current number of consumers in arrears regarding electricity bills; and the cadence at which such data is reported to Government. [72995/25]

Question· oralPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department will take to widen the number of people who have access to the SEAI grants for home improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73234/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

119. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department will take to widen the number of people who have access to the SEAI grants for home improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73234/25]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his Department's role in framing and implementing the regulatory framework for anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72991/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

117. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his Department's role in framing and implementing the regulatory framework for anaerobic digestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72991/25]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the proposed private wires legislative framework; the timeline for bringing forward primary legislation to allow direct electricity supply arrangements between renewable generators and consumers; how his Department is engaging with EirGrid, the CRU and ESB Networks on implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73230/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

116. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the proposed private wires legislative framework; the timeline for bringing forward primary legislation to allow direct electricity supply arrangements between renewable generators and consumers; how his Department is engaging with EirGrid, the CRU and ESB Networks on implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73230/25]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the work he has undertaken to engage with the rental car industry in relation to increasing the electricity grid capacity at airports to remove a significant impediment to increasing the use of EV cars by this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71467/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

115. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the work he has undertaken to engage with the rental car industry in relation to increasing the electricity grid capacity at airports to remove a significant impediment to increasing the use of EV cars by this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71467/25]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are specific regulations for the operation of battery energy storage systems; what monitoring powers exist in terms of ensuring that these systems are operating according to existing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72581/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

114. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are specific regulations for the operation of battery energy storage systems; what monitoring powers exist in terms of ensuring that these systems are operating according to existing regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72581/25]

Question· oralPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has conducted an analysis on the introduction of CBAM on the price of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72821/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

113. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has conducted an analysis on the introduction of CBAM on the price of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72821/25]

Question· oralPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he is taking to make critical energy infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72818/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

110. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he is taking to make critical energy infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72818/25]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount of Ireland’s energy that is now being generated by renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73268/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

109. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount of Ireland’s energy that is now being generated by renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73268/25]

Question· oralPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to implement a socially-just phase out action plan for the replacement of fossil fuels by sustainable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73018/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

108. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to implement a socially-just phase out action plan for the replacement of fossil fuels by sustainable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73018/25]

Question· oralPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he or his Department plan to make changes to the warmer homes scheme to allow alternative sources of home heating for older homes that require extensive home energy upgrading work and whereby a heat pump might not be suitable; if he plans to extend the scheme to allow for more targeted home energy upgrades whereby following a home energy upgrade inspection, the primary suggestion is only for home insulation as the current central heating system is obsolete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73206/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

107. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he or his Department plan to make changes to the warmer homes scheme to allow alternative sources of home heating for older homes that require extensive home energy upgrading work and whereby a heat pump might not be suitable; if he plans to extend the scheme to allow for more targeted home energy upgrades whereby following a home energy upgrade inspection, the primary suggestion is only for home insulation as the current central heating system is obsolete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73206/25]

Question· oralPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of rPET pellets produced in the State; the amount of this product utilised within the State and the amount exported. [72997/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

106. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of rPET pellets produced in the State; the amount of this product utilised within the State and the amount exported. [72997/25]

Question· oralPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on capital investment allocations for electricity grid upgrades under the national development plan; and the way in which decisions support Ireland’s renewable energy targets and security of supply [69909/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

105. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on capital investment allocations for electricity grid upgrades under the national development plan; and the way in which decisions support Ireland’s renewable energy targets and security of supply [69909/25]

Question· oralPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding initiatives within his Department that seek to prioritise the fast tracking of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73598/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

104. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding initiatives within his Department that seek to prioritise the fast tracking of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73598/25]

Question· oralPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the action he will take to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions from data centres in view of our legal obligations to reduce both energy usage and carbon emissions; his views on whether the new CRU policy is compatible with those obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73592/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

103. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the action he will take to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions from data centres in view of our legal obligations to reduce both energy usage and carbon emissions; his views on whether the new CRU policy is compatible with those obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73592/25]

Question· oralPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government to “explore if legislation could be enacted to divert surplus renewable energy, that would otherwise be wasted, to homes in fuel poverty”; the progress that has been made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72872/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

102. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the commitment in the programme for Government to “explore if legislation could be enacted to divert surplus renewable energy, that would otherwise be wasted, to homes in fuel poverty”; the progress that has been made on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72872/25]

Question· oralPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will direct the CRU to launch an investigation into price gouging by energy retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71566/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

101. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will direct the CRU to launch an investigation into price gouging by energy retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71566/25]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to enhance the power of the regulator to increase transparency in relation to the retail price of energy here; the steps he is taking to investigate and prevent price gouging, as the Taoiseach alleged is taking place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72871/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

100. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to enhance the power of the regulator to increase transparency in relation to the retail price of energy here; the steps he is taking to investigate and prevent price gouging, as the Taoiseach alleged is taking place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72871/25]

Question· Written questionUIN 907138answered

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 December 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what scientific evidence his Department is using to inform its work on climate change.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4294/Jschriftliche anfrage

Kosten des Sachstandsberichts Klimawandel

Austria · National Council · 17 December 2025

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Thomas Spalt, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Klima- und Umweltschutz, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Kosten des Sachstandsberichts Klimawandel

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the seven legacy actions due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72937/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

298. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the seven legacy actions due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72937/25]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which local authorities are being supported to integrate the findings of recent research on climate-driven rainfall extremes into planning and infrastructure decisions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72846/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

274. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which local authorities are being supported to integrate the findings of recent research on climate-driven rainfall extremes into planning and infrastructure decisions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72846/25]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the NDP review and the €500 million allocated to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment under the ICN fund; what this allocation will fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72993/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

188. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the NDP review and the €500 million allocated to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment under the ICN fund; what this allocation will fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72993/25]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of cases taken against Ireland under the ISDS under the Energy Charter Treaty since our accession, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73244/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

115. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of cases taken against Ireland under the ISDS under the Energy Charter Treaty since our accession, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73244/25]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland has yet to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, despite the European Union move to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73243/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

114. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland has yet to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, despite the European Union move to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73243/25]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to control energy costs during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73131/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

113. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to control energy costs during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73131/25]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on enhance energy security and production capacity during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73130/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

112. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on enhance energy security and production capacity during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73130/25]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on climate action during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73129/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

111. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on climate action during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73129/25]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to enhance environmental protection during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73128/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

110. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to enhance environmental protection during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73128/25]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken by his Department to decrease the waste of surplus renewable energy, which was as much as 1,169 GWh in the ten months of this year to October 31; if consideration will be given to redirecting this surplus energy to heat water in the homes of families living in social and affordable housing, at no cost to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73062/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

109. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken by his Department to decrease the waste of surplus renewable energy, which was as much as 1,169 GWh in the ten months of this year to October 31; if consideration will be given to redirecting this surplus energy to heat water in the homes of families living in social and affordable housing, at no cost to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73062/25]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on progress on the commitment in the Programme For Government to “Consider the use of sustainable biofuels to reduce emissions from existing home boilers where deep retrofits are not possible in the short term”; and the conclusions have been drawn. [73032/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

108. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on progress on the commitment in the Programme For Government to “Consider the use of sustainable biofuels to reduce emissions from existing home boilers where deep retrofits are not possible in the short term”; and the conclusions have been drawn. [73032/25]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of households that have accessed the home energy upgrade loan scheme broken down by county; the average award of the loan to date; the number of homes that have been retrofitted using the home energy upgrade loan scheme and the pre and post BER, in each of the years since it was first introduced. [73031/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2025

107. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of households that have accessed the home energy upgrade loan scheme broken down by county; the average award of the loan to date; the number of homes that have been retrofitted using the home energy upgrade loan scheme and the pre and post BER, in each of the years since it was first introduced. [73031/25]

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