Climate

194. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland, Minister Nichola Mallon on the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38236/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

194. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland, Minister Nichola Mallon on the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38236/20]

193. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which the North-South Interconnector will be constructed if Eirgrid or the construction contractors ESB do not have permission from land owners to access private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38235/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

193. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which the North-South Interconnector will be constructed if Eirgrid or the construction contractors ESB do not have permission from land owners to access private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38235/20]

192. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the most recent estimated cost for undergrounding the North-South Interconnector; the year in which the cost was estimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

192. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the most recent estimated cost for undergrounding the North-South Interconnector; the year in which the cost was estimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/20]

191. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to replace the Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty in Ireland 2016-2019 with a new strategy. [38226/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

191. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to replace the Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty in Ireland 2016-2019 with a new strategy. [38226/20]

190. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans that exist to support LNG import terminals in the State; the departmental policy towards fracking and LNG terminals more generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38161/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

190. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans that exist to support LNG import terminals in the State; the departmental policy towards fracking and LNG terminals more generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38161/20]

189. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has discussed the long delays in the processing of application forms under the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme with the SEAI and the effect this is having on vulnerable persons; the reason the SEAI gave for these delays despite the strong emphasis on home energy efficiency upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38154/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

189. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has discussed the long delays in the processing of application forms under the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme with the SEAI and the effect this is having on vulnerable persons; the reason the SEAI gave for these delays despite the strong emphasis on home energy efficiency upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38154/20]

188. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has calculated the additional energy requirement and additional electricity requirement on the national grid if the targets for electric vehicles are met; the way in which he plans to meet that additional requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38134/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

188. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has calculated the additional energy requirement and additional electricity requirement on the national grid if the targets for electric vehicles are met; the way in which he plans to meet that additional requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38134/20]

187. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on whether it is possible to power the national energy grid from entirely renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38133/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

187. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on whether it is possible to power the national energy grid from entirely renewable energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38133/20]

186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the next call for applications will be open for the climate action fund as part of the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Act 2020; if it will be open to projects based on nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity; the application process; the persons or bodies that can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38113/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the next call for applications will be open for the climate action fund as part of the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Act 2020; if it will be open to projects based on nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity; the application process; the persons or bodies that can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38113/20]

185. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of tribunals, enquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38039/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

185. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of tribunals, enquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38039/20]

184. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if correspondence from a group (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38021/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

184. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if correspondence from a group (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38021/20]

183. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grade at which the chief data protection officer in his Department is employed. [37913/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

183. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the grade at which the chief data protection officer in his Department is employed. [37913/20]

182. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of all applications made by his Department to the Oireachtas Business Committee to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of primary and secondary legislation sponsored or initiated by his Department from 1 January 2017 to date; the outcomes of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37893/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

182. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of all applications made by his Department to the Oireachtas Business Committee to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of primary and secondary legislation sponsored or initiated by his Department from 1 January 2017 to date; the outcomes of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37893/20]

181. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the midlands regional transition team application to the Secretariat Technical Assistance for Regions in Transition on 20 September 2019 requesting technical assistance to develop a holistic plan for just transition in the midland region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

181. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the midlands regional transition team application to the Secretariat Technical Assistance for Regions in Transition on 20 September 2019 requesting technical assistance to develop a holistic plan for just transition in the midland region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/20]

180. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of contracts of €25,000 or more than have been awarded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37796/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

180. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of contracts of €25,000 or more than have been awarded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37796/20]

179. Deputy Brendan Griffin 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. [37765/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

179. Deputy Brendan Griffin 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. [37765/20]

178. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to put in place a five year plan for the post office network to ensure its sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38824/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

178. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to put in place a five year plan for the post office network to ensure its sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38824/20]

177. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will implement the Private Members' motion previously passed in 16 November 2016 regarding the future of the post office network as a matter of urgency to ensure the sustainability of the existing community post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

177. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will implement the Private Members' motion previously passed in 16 November 2016 regarding the future of the post office network as a matter of urgency to ensure the sustainability of the existing community post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38729/20]

176. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress his Department has made on addressing the actions relevant to his areas of responsibility outlined in the Private Members’ motion of 16 November 2016 on the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38529/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

176. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress his Department has made on addressing the actions relevant to his areas of responsibility outlined in the Private Members’ motion of 16 November 2016 on the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38529/20]

175. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress his Department has made on addressing the actions relevant to his areas of responsibility outlined in the Private Members’ motion of 16 November 2016 on the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38527/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

175. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress his Department has made on addressing the actions relevant to his areas of responsibility outlined in the Private Members’ motion of 16 November 2016 on the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38527/20]

174. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a meeting will be arranged with his Department and council officials (details supplied) to discuss the North South Interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38232/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

174. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a meeting will be arranged with his Department and council officials (details supplied) to discuss the North South Interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38232/20]

173. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to reduce carbon emissions to help management companies of apartment complexes install electric charge points in underground car parks for residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

173. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to reduce carbon emissions to help management companies of apartment complexes install electric charge points in underground car parks for residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/20]

11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee which addresses climate change will next meet. [38833/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee which addresses climate change will next meet. [38833/20]

10. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [36677/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

10. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [36677/20]

9. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [36604/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

9. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [36604/20]

8. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [35253/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2020

8. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [35253/20]

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 November 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with counterparts in the devolved Administrations on the calculation of the UK's Nationally Determined Contributions under the terms of the Paris Agree

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 November 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect on the determination of the UK's Nationally Determined Contributions under the terms of the Paris Agreement of the target of 75 per cent

Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 November 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to discuss the growth in the world population at the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26); and, if so, what changes they will they be advocating.

Bericht der Kommission an das Europäische Parlament, den Rat, den Europäischen Wirtschafts- und Sozialausschuss und den Ausschuss der Regionen Bericht zur Lage der Energieunion 2020 gemäß der Verordnung (EU) 2018/1999 über das Governance-System für die Energieunion und für den Klimaschutz KOM(2020)950 endg.; Ratsdok. 11871/20

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 November 2020

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Updated analysis of the non-CO2 climate impacts of aviation and potential policy measures pursuant to EU Emissions Trading System Directive Article 30(4)

European Union · European Commission · 23 November 2020

Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2020

Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act This bill updates the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to address the effects of climate change, including by establishing a program to monitor the adverse impacts of climate change on marine animals and requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a process to list and promote the conservation marine mammal species and population stocks in waters under U.S. jurisdiction for which climate change has more than a remote possibility of resulting in a decline in population, impeding population recovery, or reducing carrying capacity.

RISE Act of 2020

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2020

Retirement Investments for a Sustainable Economy Act of 2020 or the RISE Act of 2020 This bill establishes a new fund—the Climate Choice Stock Index Fund—as an investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan. The Climate Choice Stock Index Fund must be invested in a portfolio that is designed to replicate the performance of a commonly recognized index comprised of common stock and to ensure that no investment in the portfolio is an investment in a fossil fuel entity.

Climate Change: Females

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 November 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how the Government is supporting the implementation of the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan which calls for women’s equal participation in climate change negotiations through its Preside

UN Climate Conference 2021

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 November 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that the effect of climate change on gender equality and women and girls in the global south is being tackled through its presidency

348. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives his Department provides for riparian planting as recommended in the March 2019 report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action; if he will extend existing riparian planting initiatives given the proven environmental benefits of planting the areas beside waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37476/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

348. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the incentives his Department provides for riparian planting as recommended in the March 2019 report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action; if he will extend existing riparian planting initiatives given the proven environmental benefits of planting the areas beside waterways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37476/20]

101. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is a system in place for quickly identifying public electric vehicle chargers which break down and arranging for their repair. [37647/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

101. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is a system in place for quickly identifying public electric vehicle chargers which break down and arranging for their repair. [37647/20]

100. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of installation of electric vehicle chargers in service stations and in shopping centres made without State support in the past 12 months. [37646/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

100. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of installation of electric vehicle chargers in service stations and in shopping centres made without State support in the past 12 months. [37646/20]

99. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of electric vehicle chargers and their aggregate capacity available for public use in at the most recent date for which information is available; and the capacity in each county in tabular form. [37645/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

99. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of electric vehicle chargers and their aggregate capacity available for public use in at the most recent date for which information is available; and the capacity in each county in tabular form. [37645/20]

98. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of electric vehicle chargers and their aggregate capacity available for public use in at the most recent date for which information is available; and the capacity in each county in tabular form. [37644/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

98. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of electric vehicle chargers and their aggregate capacity available for public use in at the most recent date for which information is available; and the capacity in each county in tabular form. [37644/20]

97. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of new sites which have had electric vehicle chargers installed and their distribution classified by capacity range of the charger under the Climate Action Fund allocation to the ESB and under the grant scheme to local authorities since these schemes were initiated; and the number of sites in which upgrades of capacity have occurred under these schemes. [37643/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

97. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of new sites which have had electric vehicle chargers installed and their distribution classified by capacity range of the charger under the Climate Action Fund allocation to the ESB and under the grant scheme to local authorities since these schemes were initiated; and the number of sites in which upgrades of capacity have occurred under these schemes. [37643/20]

96. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to enact the Private Members' motion previously passed in November 2016 by the previous Government regarding the future of the Post Office Network. [37632/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

96. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to enact the Private Members' motion previously passed in November 2016 by the previous Government regarding the future of the Post Office Network. [37632/20]

95. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a strategy for the land holdings of the Digital Development Agency in the Thomas Street area of Dublin 8 has been decided; if consideration was given to the use of the lands for urban regeneration for the benefit of the host community; if not, if the land will be retained for the future expansion of the Digital Hub; and if these issues were considered by the strategic review team tasked with examining whether to complete the transfer of same to Dublin City Council as planned. [37599/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

95. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a strategy for the land holdings of the Digital Development Agency in the Thomas Street area of Dublin 8 has been decided; if consideration was given to the use of the lands for urban regeneration for the benefit of the host community; if not, if the land will be retained for the future expansion of the Digital Hub; and if these issues were considered by the strategic review team tasked with examining whether to complete the transfer of same to Dublin City Council as planned. [37599/20]

94. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans to publish the completed review of the Digital Hub Development Agency. [37598/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

94. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans to publish the completed review of the Digital Hub Development Agency. [37598/20]

93. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37586/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

93. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37586/20]

92. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37585/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

92. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37585/20]

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37584/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

91. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a residence (details supplied) will receive fibre broadband as its current service is almost non-functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37584/20]

90. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the third-party contracts entered into by agencies under the remit of his Department for the operation of community and voluntary organisations; the number of staff employed by the third party; and the cost of the contract in 2019 and 2020. [37560/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

90. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the third-party contracts entered into by agencies under the remit of his Department for the operation of community and voluntary organisations; the number of staff employed by the third party; and the cost of the contract in 2019 and 2020. [37560/20]

89. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that will receive a fibre to the home connection in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the national broadband plan by the end of 2020. [37546/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

89. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that will receive a fibre to the home connection in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the national broadband plan by the end of 2020. [37546/20]

88. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No.236 of 10 November 2020, if Ros an Mhíl harbour is amongst those considered as a regional harbour in the response; if it is being included in any discussions or planning in relation to the marine renewable energy industry in view of the fact it is ideally positioned to service marine renewables on the western seaboard; the role he envisages for the harbour in regards to the marine renewable industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37526/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2020

88. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No.236 of 10 November 2020, if Ros an Mhíl harbour is amongst those considered as a regional harbour in the response; if it is being included in any discussions or planning in relation to the marine renewable energy industry in view of the fact it is ideally positioned to service marine renewables on the western seaboard; the role he envisages for the harbour in regards to the marine renewable industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37526/20]