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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
106. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35824/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
105. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he or his Department has considered that promoting packaging-free foodstuffs would lead to an increase in food waste; the estimated level of increase in food waste as a result of same; the estimated carbon footprint of that food waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35812/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
104. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if, in keeping with the findings of a report (details supplied), there is a risk that with moving away from plastic, food waste will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
103. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) that highlights the benefits plastic packaging offers with regard to food preservation; and his views on the relationship between food waste and packaging technologies. [35810/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
102. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his views on subsidising radon testing services to encourage more household testing for this cancer-causing radioactive gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36088/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2020
18. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when a feasibility study for light rail in Galway will be undertaken or commissioned by his Department; his views on the importance of light rail in the context of climate change obligations and commitments under the national planning framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
45. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if specific financial resources will be allocated to local authorities to ensure that the ban on smoky coal is monitored and implemented due to the difficulties caused for some businesses arising from cross-Border trade in such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35755/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
44. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to ensure that fishing communities are consulted on the development of any offshore wind energy projects and the way the principles of a just transition will be applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35748/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department rent office space from a company (details supplied) or an Irish subsidiary; the number of employees who work out of such office space; the length of time they have been working from the offices; the cost to date of renting such offices; the tender process by which it was decided to make use of the services of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35712/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
42. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when the national broadband plan will provide a property (details supplied) with service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35659/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
41. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the cost of renting office space, including for public bodies, from a company (details supplied) in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [35609/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage of homes and businesses in each county and city that currently have access to high-speed fibre broadband in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35530/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2020
39. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the breakdown of the funding allocation for his Department for 2021, by project in tabular form. [35502/20]
Austria · National Council · 10 November 2020
Bericht des Budgetausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (412 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie genehmigt wird
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
816. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if software (details supplied) is available to the public; if so, the way in which it can be acquired; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35161/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
293. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding carbon emission reduction strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34715/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
249. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the number of full-time equivalent and part-time equivalent roles filled by his Department of posts at principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer and clerical officer grades for the past five years; the cost to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35484/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
248. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which reliance on landfill waste disposal facilities continues to be monitored with particular reference to the utilisation of best practice in terms of reduce, reuse and recycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35419/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
247. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if a means can be found to incentivise a reduction in the use of non-biodegradable plastic wrappings and containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35418/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which waste continues to be disposed of by way of recycling, landfill or incineration throughout the country; the most favoured means of such disposal at present; his plans for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35417/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
245. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent of development and research in biofuels with a view to utilisation as a replacement for fossil fuels in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35416/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which high-speed broadband continues to be made available throughout the country including County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
243. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which broadband continues to be made available throughout County Kildare with a view to facilitating working from home or from digital hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35414/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
242. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which the provision of broadband is progressing and in such a way as to enhance the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35413/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
241. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which Ireland compares with each other member state of the European Union in meeting carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35412/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
240. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which he has had discussions with employer or employee groups with a view to achieving reduced commuter traffic and thereby helping to achieve carbon reduction targets without loss of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35411/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps taken to achieve emission reduction targets to date; the extent to which he can minimise the impact in food production related employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35409/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which alternative non-fossil energy currently fuels electricity generation in Ireland; his plans for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35408/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
237. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will direct Geological Survey Ireland, GSI, using the data collected to date, to produce a flood risk map for Funshinagh, County Roscommon in the year 2025 based on average rainfall levels over the past five years and on average rates of drainage in view of the fact this turlough has now effectively converted into a permanent lake without an outlet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35383/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
236. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the harbours that are considered suitable or relevant to the development of marine resources along the west coast of Ireland in view of the fact that the area is being viewed as an area that may be suitable for the development of marine renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
235. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps being taken to assess and develop the capacity to construct and support marine based renewable energy projects here with regard to the required harbour and associated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35338/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
234. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when persons in an area (details supplied) can expect to access fibre broadband as part of the national broadband plan; the specific steps he plans to take to honour the commitment in the programme for Government to accelerate the roll-out of broadband in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35337/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
233. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the national broadband plan mapping exercise for the intervention area performed by a company (details supplied); if his Department has carried out an analysis of the new network being deployed by a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35317/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
232. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the progress in delivering on the programme for Government commitment to publish a national clean air strategy and to develop a regional approach to air quality and noise enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35306/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
231. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the options available to local community groups that wish to have an independent assessment of noise conducted particularly as it might relate to industrial noise pollution; if the EPA or other authorities can assist with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35305/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
230. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons that applied for the SEAI grant for solar photovoltaic panels in 2019; the number that received the grant in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35289/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
229. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the national broadband plan will extend high-speed broadband to Portrane, County Dublin. [35264/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
228. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the process and guidelines for external wall insulation given that grants are being provided for same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35258/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
227. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when broadband will be implemented in an area (details supplied); the plans in place to expedite broadband roll-out considering the increased numbers of persons working from home due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
226. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the universal service obligation that applies to An Post in relation to the nationwide distribution and delivery of mail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35235/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
225. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the options available to families for the disposal of medical waste that is not incontinence wear (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35231/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
224. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if Laois and Kildare county councils have applied for the electric vehicle public charge point grant; the reason for the low uptake of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35207/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
223. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the plans that have been given consideration following the call from postmasters for clarity on the future of post offices; the planned actions to support the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
222. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the number of schools to date connected to broadband connection points as part of the roll out of the national broadband plan; the number to be connected by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35187/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
221. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the national broadband plan primarily the design phase for the fibre network in County Louth; the locations surveyed; and the percentage of area surveyed. [35186/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
220. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises surveyed to date by county within the amber area as part of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35185/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
219. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department is on track to facilitate allowing persons sell excess power back to the grid by June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35158/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
218. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the Shannon LNG has been withdrawn from the EU Projects of Common Interest List; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35156/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
217. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to maintain and support the post office network in counties Longford and Westmeath. [35088/20]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2020
216. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the report of the Just Transition Commissioner. [35087/20]