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Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the economic, energy-market and consumer-impact assessments his Department provided to Government prior to the decision to discontinue electricity credits for households in Budget 2026, including any internal warnings regarding expected rises in wholesale and retail energy prices. [69899/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

124. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the economic, energy-market and consumer-impact assessments his Department provided to Government prior to the decision to discontinue electricity credits for households in Budget 2026, including any internal warnings regarding expected rises in wholesale and retail energy prices. [69899/25]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to introduce national measures prior to EU reforms in 2028 to protect compliant Irish retailers from the impact of free-riding distance sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69610/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

123. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to introduce national measures prior to EU reforms in 2028 to protect compliant Irish retailers from the impact of free-riding distance sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69610/25]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the effectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms, including those under the EU Digital Services Act, in addressing non-compliance by global online marketplaces with recycling and take-back obligations. [69609/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

122. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the effectiveness of current enforcement mechanisms, including those under the EU Digital Services Act, in addressing non-compliance by global online marketplaces with recycling and take-back obligations. [69609/25]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which he plans to ensure effective producer-responsibility compliance for online sellers based outside the EU, given that almost 40% of online purchases in Ireland originate from non-EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69608/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

121. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which he plans to ensure effective producer-responsibility compliance for online sellers based outside the EU, given that almost 40% of online purchases in Ireland originate from non-EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69608/25]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to close compliance gaps created by international distance sellers, given Ireland's municipal waste recycling rate has remained unchanged at 41% for ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69607/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

120. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to close compliance gaps created by international distance sellers, given Ireland's municipal waste recycling rate has remained unchanged at 41% for ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69607/25]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the existing imbalance where domestic Irish retailers continue to shoulder the majority of take-back and recycling obligations while distance sellers frequently avoid these responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69606/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

119. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the existing imbalance where domestic Irish retailers continue to shoulder the majority of take-back and recycling obligations while distance sellers frequently avoid these responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69606/25]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the delivery risks his Department has identified for energy and climate infrastructure over the period 2025 to 2030, including grid delays, planning capacity, marine consenting challenges and supply-chain constraints; and the measures planned to address those risks. [69520/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

117. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the delivery risks his Department has identified for energy and climate infrastructure over the period 2025 to 2030, including grid delays, planning capacity, marine consenting challenges and supply-chain constraints; and the measures planned to address those risks. [69520/25]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to identify any areas where responsibility for climate or energy infrastructure is shared with, or delegated to, other Departments; the governance mechanism used to prevent overlap; and the steps taken since 2022 to improve coordination. [69519/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to identify any areas where responsibility for climate or energy infrastructure is shared with, or delegated to, other Departments; the governance mechanism used to prevent overlap; and the steps taken since 2022 to improve coordination. [69519/25]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment to provide a full list of the statutory responsibilities held by his Department for infrastructure delivery under the Climate Action Plan 2025, the National Planning Framework and the National Marine Planning Framework, including renewable energy, electricity grid development, system reinforcement and energy security projects. [69518/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

115. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment to provide a full list of the statutory responsibilities held by his Department for infrastructure delivery under the Climate Action Plan 2025, the National Planning Framework and the National Marine Planning Framework, including renewable energy, electricity grid development, system reinforcement and energy security projects. [69518/25]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if private wire infrastructure will be permitted to connect new fossil fuel based generation; if so, the rationale for this within national decarbonisation commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69510/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if private wire infrastructure will be permitted to connect new fossil fuel based generation; if so, the rationale for this within national decarbonisation commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69510/25]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if private wire proposals will be required to demonstrate that they provide additional renewable generation capacity and emissions reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69509/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

113. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if private wire proposals will be required to demonstrate that they provide additional renewable generation capacity and emissions reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69509/25]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the forthcoming legislation will expand the enforcement powers of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to ensure compliance with national climate targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69508/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

112. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the forthcoming legislation will expand the enforcement powers of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to ensure compliance with national climate targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69508/25]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the mechanisms that will be included in the forthcoming private wires legislation to ensure that only renewable electricity generation and storage is supported through the new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69507/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

111. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the mechanisms that will be included in the forthcoming private wires legislation to ensure that only renewable electricity generation and storage is supported through the new framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69507/25]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a specific standby network charge is being considered for large energy users who retain a grid connection while primarily supplied through private wires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69505/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

110. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a specific standby network charge is being considered for large energy users who retain a grid connection while primarily supplied through private wires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69505/25]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to introduce a disconnection charge for large energy users who seek to move fully to private wire supply in order to protect the recovery of grid connection costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69504/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to introduce a disconnection charge for large energy users who seek to move fully to private wire supply in order to protect the recovery of grid connection costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69504/25]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being considered to ensure that private wire projects do not result in increased network charges for other electricity customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69503/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being considered to ensure that private wire projects do not result in increased network charges for other electricity customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69503/25]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the draft legislation on private wires has been reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentary Legal Adviser to ensure it aligns with the Electricity Regulation Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69502/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

107. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the draft legislation on private wires has been reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentary Legal Adviser to ensure it aligns with the Electricity Regulation Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69502/25]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the planned timeline for the publication of the heads of Bill to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to provide for private wire projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69501/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

106. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the planned timeline for the publication of the heads of Bill to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to provide for private wire projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69501/25]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to strengthen the oversight and reporting requirements applied to online marketplaces in order to improve transparency and ensure full compliance with recycling and environmental obligations. [69500/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

105. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to strengthen the oversight and reporting requirements applied to online marketplaces in order to improve transparency and ensure full compliance with recycling and environmental obligations. [69500/25]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the level of engagement his Department has had with major online marketplaces regarding their role in ensuring seller registration, reporting, and environmental compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69499/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

104. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the level of engagement his Department has had with major online marketplaces regarding their role in ensuring seller registration, reporting, and environmental compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69499/25]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will acknowledge that some distance sellers continue to evade environmental and recycling responsibilities when selling into Ireland; and if he will outline what measures he intends to introduce to address this ongoing non-compliance. [69498/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

103. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will acknowledge that some distance sellers continue to evade environmental and recycling responsibilities when selling into Ireland; and if he will outline what measures he intends to introduce to address this ongoing non-compliance. [69498/25]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the financial impact on Irish retailers of absorbing recycling and take-back costs arising from non-compliant distance sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69497/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

102. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the financial impact on Irish retailers of absorbing recycling and take-back costs arising from non-compliant distance sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69497/25]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to give consideration to introducing a pay-on-behalf model for online marketplaces to ensure that all distance sellers contribute fairly to recycling and producer-responsibility obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69496/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

101. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to give consideration to introducing a pay-on-behalf model for online marketplaces to ensure that all distance sellers contribute fairly to recycling and producer-responsibility obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69496/25]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to protect consumers from rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69338/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to protect consumers from rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69338/25]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to build a stronger and more resilient energy system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69337/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

99. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to build a stronger and more resilient energy system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69337/25]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to invest in Ireland’s energy system following a review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69336/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

98. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to invest in Ireland’s energy system following a review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69336/25]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if funding will be provided to Galway County Council to progress the Gort civic amenity site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69291/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

97. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if funding will be provided to Galway County Council to progress the Gort civic amenity site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69291/25]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the dates on which his Department received market monitoring data from the CRU on the number of customers in arrears on their energy bills over the past six months, in tabular form. [69228/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

96. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the dates on which his Department received market monitoring data from the CRU on the number of customers in arrears on their energy bills over the past six months, in tabular form. [69228/25]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will extend the statutory notice period by which the ESB must notify affected parties of scheduled works taking place that will result in disruption to service from one week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69102/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

95. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will extend the statutory notice period by which the ESB must notify affected parties of scheduled works taking place that will result in disruption to service from one week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69102/25]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given the current regulatory impact analysis exploring measures to reduce the consumption of single-use cups for beverages, if he has considered a case study (details supplied) where the implementation of such a levy has not been successful in reducing the consumption of single-use cups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69100/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

94. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given the current regulatory impact analysis exploring measures to reduce the consumption of single-use cups for beverages, if he has considered a case study (details supplied) where the implementation of such a levy has not been successful in reducing the consumption of single-use cups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69100/25]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the findings of the Joint Research Centre that single-use packaging, particularly cartonboard, performs better than reusable packaging in several environmental impact categories; and whether this evidence, which influenced changes to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation regarding mandatory reuse targets will be reflected in Ireland’s approach to environmental levies and packaging legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69099/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

93. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the findings of the Joint Research Centre that single-use packaging, particularly cartonboard, performs better than reusable packaging in several environmental impact categories; and whether this evidence, which influenced changes to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation regarding mandatory reuse targets will be reflected in Ireland’s approach to environmental levies and packaging legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69099/25]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment her views in relation to the European Union’s emissions trading system; the way in which Ireland operates within that system; the effects it will have on Ireland in the event that Ireland does not make our targets within the statutory timeframes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70245/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

92. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment her views in relation to the European Union’s emissions trading system; the way in which Ireland operates within that system; the effects it will have on Ireland in the event that Ireland does not make our targets within the statutory timeframes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70245/25]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline and provide detailed information on the grants available for community organisations for energy upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70164/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

90. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline and provide detailed information on the grants available for community organisations for energy upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70164/25]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the European Energy Investment Treaty; Ireland’s position in relation to this treaty; if it is a matter that can be addressed in the context of our upcoming EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70154/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the European Energy Investment Treaty; Ireland’s position in relation to this treaty; if it is a matter that can be addressed in the context of our upcoming EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70154/25]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if those on a disability pension, who are often excluded from grant schemes are included for example in the warmer homes scheme. [70072/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

88. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if those on a disability pension, who are often excluded from grant schemes are included for example in the warmer homes scheme. [70072/25]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason that twenty years after the compulsory drift net buyout in Mayo and nationally, salmon stocks have not recovered to the levels promised by Inland Fisheries Ireland and Government scientific advisers at the time; and if he will account for the economic and social damage caused to fishing families and local shops in communities such as Cong, County Mayo, given that the same ecological pressures identified by fishermen then, predation, poor river maintenance, and marine overfishing, remain unaddressed today; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70000/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

87. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason that twenty years after the compulsory drift net buyout in Mayo and nationally, salmon stocks have not recovered to the levels promised by Inland Fisheries Ireland and Government scientific advisers at the time; and if he will account for the economic and social damage caused to fishing families and local shops in communities such as Cong, County Mayo, given that the same ecological pressures identified by fishermen then, predation, poor river maintenance, and marine overfishing, remain unaddressed today; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70000/25]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will acknowledge that salmon stocks have not recovered in the twenty years since the compulsory drift net buyout, despite assurances given to fishermen in Cong, County Mayo and nationally that rivers would become abundant with fish; if he will commission an independent review into the reason those promises have failed and whether the policy requires reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69997/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

86. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will acknowledge that salmon stocks have not recovered in the twenty years since the compulsory drift net buyout, despite assurances given to fishermen in Cong, County Mayo and nationally that rivers would become abundant with fish; if he will commission an independent review into the reason those promises have failed and whether the policy requires reassessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69997/25]

Question· Written questionUIN 97990answered

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2025

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that climate adaptation is considered alongside decarbonisation in policy planning; and whether his Department plans to develop and publish a Nat

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/3136open

Förderung des Instituts für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität e. V. seit 2018

Germany · German Bundestag · 5 December 2025

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie viele Projekte, Studien, Publikationen etc. des Instituts für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität e. V., Berlin wurden seit 2018 von welchen Bundesministerien und nachgeordneten Behörden gefördert (bitte nach Jahren und den jeweils fünf höchsten Fördersummen aufschlüsseln)?

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 201 of 25 February 2025, the progress to date in developing planning guidelines to assist local authorities in the assessment of anaerobic digestion planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68982/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

183. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 201 of 25 February 2025, the progress to date in developing planning guidelines to assist local authorities in the assessment of anaerobic digestion planning applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68982/25]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the use of minnow (phoxinus phoxinus) is deemed to be a permissible dead bait under the Waterford Fisheries District (River Barrow) Angling Limitations during Salmon Spawning Run Bye-law (No. 1011) 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68977/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

182. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the use of minnow (phoxinus phoxinus) is deemed to be a permissible dead bait under the Waterford Fisheries District (River Barrow) Angling Limitations during Salmon Spawning Run Bye-law (No. 1011) 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68977/25]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Lough Corrib and its tributaries will be exempt from the 'salmon angling bye-law' for the forthcoming season, as referenced in an information note published alongside the draft 2026 wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68974/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

181. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Lough Corrib and its tributaries will be exempt from the 'salmon angling bye-law' for the forthcoming season, as referenced in an information note published alongside the draft 2026 wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68974/25]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether Lough Corrib anglers can be prosecuted for removing invasive pink salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha) without gill tagging from the lake in 2026, considering that no blue gill tags will be distributed with the 2026 Galway district salmon licence under current draft proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68973/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

180. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether Lough Corrib anglers can be prosecuted for removing invasive pink salmon (oncorhynchus gorbuscha) without gill tagging from the lake in 2026, considering that no blue gill tags will be distributed with the 2026 Galway district salmon licence under current draft proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68973/25]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Lough Corrib SAC is moving from having a harvestable quota of wild salmon in 2025 to full 'catch and release' angling for the 2026 season, considering his comments on 9 October 2025 stating that the Corrib catchment has a sizeable stock of wild salmon to meet its natural reproductive capacity and does not require supplementation with Cong hatchery stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68972/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

179. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Lough Corrib SAC is moving from having a harvestable quota of wild salmon in 2025 to full 'catch and release' angling for the 2026 season, considering his comments on 9 October 2025 stating that the Corrib catchment has a sizeable stock of wild salmon to meet its natural reproductive capacity and does not require supplementation with Cong hatchery stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68972/25]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason no appropriate assessment screening and/or Natura impact statement was published for the current public consultation on the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and Conservation Measures for the 2026 season, considering that this documentation is vital for inspection by affected stakeholders prior to making submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68971/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

178. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason no appropriate assessment screening and/or Natura impact statement was published for the current public consultation on the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and Conservation Measures for the 2026 season, considering that this documentation is vital for inspection by affected stakeholders prior to making submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68971/25]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the options for assistance with meeting high energy and heating bills for individuals and families; if it is intended to provide supports given the difficulty for households in meeting these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68959/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

177. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the options for assistance with meeting high energy and heating bills for individuals and families; if it is intended to provide supports given the difficulty for households in meeting these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68959/25]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total level of electricity and gas arrears, by quarter from 2020 to 2025, broken down by income group and welfare status; and if he will detail the actions his Department is taking to monitor arrears among households at highest risk of disconnection or long-term debt. [68945/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

176. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total level of electricity and gas arrears, by quarter from 2020 to 2025, broken down by income group and welfare status; and if he will detail the actions his Department is taking to monitor arrears among households at highest risk of disconnection or long-term debt. [68945/25]

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