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Question· writtenPQ 509asked

509. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department collects data on the number of residential units granted planning permission in flood zones A and B under the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities (November 2009); if so, the number for each of the years 2022 to 2025; whether the flood mitigation measures required as conditions of such permissions are recorded centrally; and whether his Department intends to update the 2009 guidelines to reflect current climate projections. [72770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

509. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department collects data on the number of residential units granted planning permission in flood zones A and B under the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities (November 2009); if so, the number for each of the years 2022 to 2025; whether the flood mitigation measures required as conditions of such permissions are recorded centrally; and whether his Department intends to update the 2009 guidelines to reflect current climate projections. [72770/26]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he will put in place to offset the carbon footprint of an event (details supplied); and the way in which sustainability will be promoted at the event. [72939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

482. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he will put in place to offset the carbon footprint of an event (details supplied); and the way in which sustainability will be promoted at the event. [72939/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has evaluated the concerns of the liquid fuel sector that the proposed obligation rates in the forthcoming renewable heat obligation scheme are too low to provide any additional renewable fuel and will consequently have no impact in reducing carbon emissions. [72628/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

267. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has evaluated the concerns of the liquid fuel sector that the proposed obligation rates in the forthcoming renewable heat obligation scheme are too low to provide any additional renewable fuel and will consequently have no impact in reducing carbon emissions. [72628/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware that the proposed obligation rates of 1.5 per cent and 3 per cent in the renewable heat obligation scheme will have no impact in increasing the use of low carbon liquid fuel for home heating, as these rates are already being supplied by the industry. [72630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

266. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware that the proposed obligation rates of 1.5 per cent and 3 per cent in the renewable heat obligation scheme will have no impact in increasing the use of low carbon liquid fuel for home heating, as these rates are already being supplied by the industry. [72630/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware that due to the low obligation rates proposed in the renewable heat obligation scheme compliance costs will accrue which could increase costs to consumers, while no additional renewable liquid fuels to reduce carbon emissions in home heating will come on stream. [72632/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

265. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware that due to the low obligation rates proposed in the renewable heat obligation scheme compliance costs will accrue which could increase costs to consumers, while no additional renewable liquid fuels to reduce carbon emissions in home heating will come on stream. [72632/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 70575/26 and 70577/26, whether the feasibility study on transitioning household waste collection to a franchise model, described in those replies as recently completed, will be published; the date of publication; whether the National Waste Collection Permit Office study on incentivised charging structures will also be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

262. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 70575/26 and 70577/26, whether the feasibility study on transitioning household waste collection to a franchise model, described in those replies as recently completed, will be published; the date of publication; whether the National Waste Collection Permit Office study on incentivised charging structures will also be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73167/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the policy changes if any he is considering to provide greater transparency and oversight relative to the deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans; if the unclaimed cash can be estimated with a view to the State taking control of part of the sum for use in the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73177/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

261. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the policy changes if any he is considering to provide greater transparency and oversight relative to the deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans; if the unclaimed cash can be estimated with a view to the State taking control of part of the sum for use in the public interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73177/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a schedule of external communications and-or public relations services provided to his Department and bodies under his aegis, by the costs incurred, the service provider name, nature and or summary of services provided; and if any of the service providers engaged are contracted to his Department or to the body under his aegis, in each of the years 2023 to date in 2026. [73328/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

260. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a schedule of external communications and-or public relations services provided to his Department and bodies under his aegis, by the costs incurred, the service provider name, nature and or summary of services provided; and if any of the service providers engaged are contracted to his Department or to the body under his aegis, in each of the years 2023 to date in 2026. [73328/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the projected increased cost of the Dublin District Heating Project; if his Department has met with Dublin City Council since the cost projected was revised upwards; if the council has sought further grants from his Department to fund the development; and his views on the need for sustainable district heating options in urban centres, and Dublin in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73149/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

259. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the projected increased cost of the Dublin District Heating Project; if his Department has met with Dublin City Council since the cost projected was revised upwards; if the council has sought further grants from his Department to fund the development; and his views on the need for sustainable district heating options in urban centres, and Dublin in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73149/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the legal and site specific measures that were taken in respect of Dunsink dump-landfill following the decision of the European Court of Justice in Case C-494/01; which of these measures are still being implemented; and can he confirm whether the European Commission continues to monitor the measures Ireland is taking with respect to the Dunsink dump-landfill. [73035/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

258. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the legal and site specific measures that were taken in respect of Dunsink dump-landfill following the decision of the European Court of Justice in Case C-494/01; which of these measures are still being implemented; and can he confirm whether the European Commission continues to monitor the measures Ireland is taking with respect to the Dunsink dump-landfill. [73035/26]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the rationale for her Department, rather than the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, funding an organisation (details supplied) to the amount of €1,499,870 for an agri food climate programme in Ireland; whether this funding was awarded through a competitive process; the deliverables agreed; the number of Irish farmers and food producers who participated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73094/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

234. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the rationale for her Department, rather than the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, funding an organisation (details supplied) to the amount of €1,499,870 for an agri food climate programme in Ireland; whether this funding was awarded through a competitive process; the deliverables agreed; the number of Irish farmers and food producers who participated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73094/26]

Question· Written questionUIN 35138open

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) the NHS and (b) other public services are resilient to extreme heat and the impacts of climate change.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) the NHS and (b) other public services are resilient to extreme heat and the impacts of climate change.

Question· Written questionUIN 35372open

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the role of schools in helping pupils understand the implications of climate change for public health, the economy and national resilience.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the role of schools in helping pupils understand the implications of climate change for public health, the economy and national resilience.

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address the current guidelines for the newly announced grants for solar PV and battery under the warmer homes scheme, whereby applicants who were previously assessed under the scheme cannot avail of the new grants (details supplied). [73021/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

44. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address the current guidelines for the newly announced grants for solar PV and battery under the warmer homes scheme, whereby applicants who were previously assessed under the scheme cannot avail of the new grants (details supplied). [73021/26]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, (details supplied) if he is aware of concerns that data centres are putting the delivery of housing at risk; the measures he is taking to ensure that he delivers housing targets in light of these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71671/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

43. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, (details supplied) if he is aware of concerns that data centres are putting the delivery of housing at risk; the measures he is taking to ensure that he delivers housing targets in light of these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71671/26]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the impact of standing charges and minimum service charges on single occupancy households and low waste producing households; if his Department holds data on average annual household waste collection charges broken down by household size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72383/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

41. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the impact of standing charges and minimum service charges on single occupancy households and low waste producing households; if his Department holds data on average annual household waste collection charges broken down by household size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72383/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration has been given to requiring household waste collectors to offer a low user or single occupancy tariff, including options such as reduced standing charges, smaller bins, shared bins or a reduced number of bins for households generating very little waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72385/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

40. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration has been given to requiring household waste collectors to offer a low user or single occupancy tariff, including options such as reduced standing charges, smaller bins, shared bins or a reduced number of bins for households generating very little waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72385/26]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports currently available to people living alone, older people and low income households to meet the cost of household waste collection; whether he will consider the introduction of a national waiver or support scheme for such households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

39. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports currently available to people living alone, older people and low income households to meet the cost of household waste collection; whether he will consider the introduction of a national waiver or support scheme for such households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current regulatory requirements on household waste collectors regarding the number and type of bins that must be provided to each household; whether a householder is obliged to accept and pay for a three bin service regardless of the number of occupants in the home or the volume of waste generated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72381/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

38. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current regulatory requirements on household waste collectors regarding the number and type of bins that must be provided to each household; whether a householder is obliged to accept and pay for a three bin service regardless of the number of occupants in the home or the volume of waste generated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72381/26]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the powers available to local authorities to investigate and address air-pollution complaints arising from stationary vehicle exhaust; whether national guidance exists on prolonged engine idling; and whether he will work with the Minister for Transport to establish a clear public complaints procedure and consistent measures to reduce unnecessary idling. [72345/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

37. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the powers available to local authorities to investigate and address air-pollution complaints arising from stationary vehicle exhaust; whether national guidance exists on prolonged engine idling; and whether he will work with the Minister for Transport to establish a clear public complaints procedure and consistent measures to reduce unnecessary idling. [72345/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the names of external companies that are contracted to provide cleaning and security personnel to his Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and when these contracts are next due for renewal. [72137/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

36. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the names of external companies that are contracted to provide cleaning and security personnel to his Department in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and when these contracts are next due for renewal. [72137/26]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to PQ PQ69374/26, to report on his engagements with the Minister for Housing on this issue; to report the days and dates on which his officials met officials from DHLGH, in tabular form; to report on the dates on which he himself met with the Minister for Housing to discuss the issue since taking office, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

35. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to PQ PQ69374/26, to report on his engagements with the Minister for Housing on this issue; to report the days and dates on which his officials met officials from DHLGH, in tabular form; to report on the dates on which he himself met with the Minister for Housing to discuss the issue since taking office, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he has taken pursuant to his obligations under section 9 of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to satisfy himself that data centre will not pose a risk to the continuity, security and quality of supplies of electricity. [72076/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

33. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he has taken pursuant to his obligations under section 9 of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to satisfy himself that data centre will not pose a risk to the continuity, security and quality of supplies of electricity. [72076/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the likely impact of the proposed EU own resource based on non-collected waste electrical and electronic equipment, including its potential effect on collection, reuse, repair and recycling, and its interaction with the forthcoming revision of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72177/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

32. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the likely impact of the proposed EU own resource based on non-collected waste electrical and electronic equipment, including its potential effect on collection, reuse, repair and recycling, and its interaction with the forthcoming revision of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72177/26]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on the criteria used by the SEAI to prioritise the worst performing homes; and if this includes whether the occupant is suffering from a disability or long-term illness. [72159/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

31. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on the criteria used by the SEAI to prioritise the worst performing homes; and if this includes whether the occupant is suffering from a disability or long-term illness. [72159/26]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, given that the "Responsibility for policy relating to data centres is a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment"; if he is aware of this decision by the regulator to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the way in which this will impact the Large Energy User Action Plan; the measures he is taking to ensure that his plans for data centre expansion do not place our energy grid at further risk of blackout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71673/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

30. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, given that the "Responsibility for policy relating to data centres is a matter for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment"; if he is aware of this decision by the regulator to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the way in which this will impact the Large Energy User Action Plan; the measures he is taking to ensure that his plans for data centre expansion do not place our energy grid at further risk of blackout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71673/26]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if homeowners who have previously been approved for the warmer homes scheme and have had the eligible works completed at their property are permitted to make a new application for solar PV panels at the same property; and if there are any restrictions preventing such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71947/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

29. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if homeowners who have previously been approved for the warmer homes scheme and have had the eligible works completed at their property are permitted to make a new application for solar PV panels at the same property; and if there are any restrictions preventing such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71947/26]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the operation of section 32 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, including the number of local authorities who have availed of its provision and put CCTV into operation. [71861/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

28. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the operation of section 32 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, including the number of local authorities who have availed of its provision and put CCTV into operation. [71861/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number and percentage of residential energy upgrade projects funded through SEAI schemes inspected by SEAI in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [71911/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

27. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number and percentage of residential energy upgrade projects funded through SEAI schemes inspected by SEAI in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [71911/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment If he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding letters sent to his Department but were returned to sender, unacknowledged and unanswered. [71791/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

26. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment If he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding letters sent to his Department but were returned to sender, unacknowledged and unanswered. [71791/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment If he is aware of the regulators decision to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the measures he is taking to ensure this decision is upheld; if he has met with the minister of enterprise to discuss this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

24. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment If he is aware of the regulators decision to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the measures he is taking to ensure this decision is upheld; if he has met with the minister of enterprise to discuss this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to seek a supplementary estimate in 2026 for the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote; if so, the amount he will seek in the supplementary estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71617/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

23. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to seek a supplementary estimate in 2026 for the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote; if so, the amount he will seek in the supplementary estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71617/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has transferred funds into the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote in 2026 via virement; if so, the amount that was transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71618/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

22. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has transferred funds into the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote in 2026 via virement; if so, the amount that was transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71618/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to transfer funds to the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote in 2026 via virement; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71619/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

21. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to transfer funds to the SEAI section of his Departmental Vote in 2026 via virement; if so, the amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71619/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to allow electricity suppliers to reduce or remove credits paid to householders for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. [71567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

20. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to allow electricity suppliers to reduce or remove credits paid to householders for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. [71567/26]

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