Climate

Reducing the climate change impact of aviation

European Union · European Parliament · 15 December 2005

Klimaschutz-Offensive 2006 (G-SIG: 16010084)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 December 2005

Förderung des Kyotoprozesses auf internationaler Ebene: Nutzung der Kyotoinstrumente (u.a. Emissionshandel, gemeinsame Implementierung/JI) auf sub-nationaler Ebene, Klimaschutzprojekte in Entwicklungsländern, Weiterentwicklung des europäischen Handels mit Zertifikation, Kohlendioxid-Einlagerung in unterirdischen Lagerstätten, Realisierung von Klimaschutzprojekten mit geringem bürokratischen Aufwand, Verringerung von CO2-Emissionen um 30 v.H. bis 2020, Einbeziehung des Verkehrssektors und der Wärmegewinnung für Gebäude in den Emissionshandel Kyotoprozess auf nationaler Ebene: Entwicklung einer Brennstoffzellen- und Wasserstofftechnologie, Energieeinsparung in Gebäuden; (Weitere FDP-Anträge zum Klimaschutz: 14/7073, 15/4665, 15/4948, 15/5731 und 15/5871) <p> </p>

287 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress which has been made to date in 2005 to progress the requirement under the national climate change strategy to extend the mandatory energy labelling system for electrical goods such as condensing boilers, low energy lights, dishwashers, cookers, tumble dryers, televisions, kettles and other household appliances which are not covered under the current mandatory labelling system; the steps he intends to take to ensure that the system is extended to all such goods by 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

287 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress which has been made to date in 2005 to progress the requirement under the national climate change strategy to extend the mandatory energy labelling system for electrical goods such as condensing boilers, low energy lights, dishwashers, cookers, tumble dryers, televisions, kettles and other household appliances which are not covered under the current mandatory labelling system; the steps he intends to take to ensure that the system is extended to all such goods by 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/05]

111 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the resources his Department has in place to ensure that environmental issues affecting business, such as climate change, sustainable production and sustainable consumption are being adequately addressed. [37930/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

111 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the resources his Department has in place to ensure that environmental issues affecting business, such as climate change, sustainable production and sustainable consumption are being adequately addressed. [37930/05]

98 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department intends taking extra action to improve the industrial and economic climate of the Shannon region following the decision to end the Shannon stop-over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2005

98 Dr. Twomey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department intends taking extra action to improve the industrial and economic climate of the Shannon region following the decision to end the Shannon stop-over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/05]

Climate Change Targets Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

The Dáil divided: Tá,

290 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, his Department, and the cement industry to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37174/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

290 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, his Department, and the cement industry to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37174/05]

289 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the plan specified under the national climate change strategy to require vendors of pre-1991 houses to produce an energy efficiency certificate from a competent contractor, showing the annual energy consumption, including cost, of the premises; the number of such certificates that have been produced since 2000 to date in 2005; steps he intends to take to ensure that all persons purchasing pre-1991 houses will receive such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37173/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

289 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the plan specified under the national climate change strategy to require vendors of pre-1991 houses to produce an energy efficiency certificate from a competent contractor, showing the annual energy consumption, including cost, of the premises; the number of such certificates that have been produced since 2000 to date in 2005; steps he intends to take to ensure that all persons purchasing pre-1991 houses will receive such a certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37173/05]

285 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of building regulations by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the implementation of building regulations for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37168/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

285 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of building regulations by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the implementation of building regulations for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37168/05]

291 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planned timeframe and agenda set out to implement the EU initiative for fuel economy labelling of all new cars as specified under the national climate change strategy; the steps which have been taken since 2000 to establish this system; the steps he intends to take to implement this system by 2010; the target for total reduction of carbon emissions to be achieved by this measure; the reduction of carbon emissions achieved to date in 2005 by this measure. [37175/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

291 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the planned timeframe and agenda set out to implement the EU initiative for fuel economy labelling of all new cars as specified under the national climate change strategy; the steps which have been taken since 2000 to establish this system; the steps he intends to take to implement this system by 2010; the target for total reduction of carbon emissions to be achieved by this measure; the reduction of carbon emissions achieved to date in 2005 by this measure. [37175/05]

278 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the introduction of a labelling system for vehicles by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the use of labelling for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37183/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

278 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the introduction of a labelling system for vehicles by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the use of labelling for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37183/05]

288 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37171/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

288 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37171/05]

287 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas achieved by energy efficiency measures for existing buildings by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in this sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases achieved by energy efficiency measures for existing buildings for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37170/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

287 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas achieved by energy efficiency measures for existing buildings by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in this sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases achieved by energy efficiency measures for existing buildings for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37170/05]

284 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment and residential sector by 2012; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if green house gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37167/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

284 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment and residential sector by 2012; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if green house gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37167/05]

277 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector by 2012 (details supplied); the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37155/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

277 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to the altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector by 2012 (details supplied); the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by altering of the fuel mix for the purposes of heating in the built environment and residential sector for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37155/05]

224 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by on-farm forestry sequestration by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to on-farm forestry sequestration between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37141/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

224 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by on-farm forestry sequestration by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to on-farm forestry sequestration between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37141/05]

226 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy by which the national herd is to be reduced by 2010; the reduction in the national herd achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction of the national herd between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; the proportion of the total reduction of the herd which will be achieved by direct reductions in stock numbers; the proportion which will be achieved by other measures through existing REP schemes and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37143/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

226 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy by which the national herd is to be reduced by 2010; the reduction in the national herd achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction of the national herd between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; the proportion of the total reduction of the herd which will be achieved by direct reductions in stock numbers; the proportion which will be achieved by other measures through existing REP schemes and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37143/05]

225 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by reducing the national herd by 2010; the reduction achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of the national herd between now and 2010; the steps she intends to take to ensure that the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37142/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

225 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by reducing the national herd by 2010; the reduction achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of the national herd between now and 2010; the steps she intends to take to ensure that the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37142/05]

223 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the reduction of fertiliser use by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of fertiliser use for each year between now and 2010; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37140/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

223 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the reduction of fertiliser use by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of fertiliser use for each year between now and 2010; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37140/05]

222 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the reduction of CH4 from the national herd by the use of lower emissions feeding regimes by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of CH4 from the national herd by the use of lower emissions feeding regimes for each year between now and 2012; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37139/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

222 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the reduction of CH4 from the national herd by the use of lower emissions feeding regimes by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the reduction of CH4 from the national herd by the use of lower emissions feeding regimes for each year between now and 2012; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37139/05]

221 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the total reduction of CH4 from the national herd by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the total reduction of CH4 from the national herd for each year between now and 2012; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37138/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

221 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by the total reduction of CH4 from the national herd by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due to the total reduction of CH4 from the national herd for each year between now and 2012; the steps she is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37138/05]

220 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the agriculture sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37137/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

220 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the agriculture sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37137/05]

208 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if the target estimates for the transport sector under the national climate change strategy have been adjusted according to the CO2 savings made to date in 2005, as was specified would be the case under the strategy; the adjustments which have been made to date in 2005; the resultant new targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37188/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

208 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport if the target estimates for the transport sector under the national climate change strategy have been adjusted according to the CO2 savings made to date in 2005, as was specified would be the case under the strategy; the adjustments which have been made to date in 2005; the resultant new targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37188/05]

207 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the overall target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the new car fleet by 2012; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the new car fleet for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37187/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

207 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the overall target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the new car fleet by 2012; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the new car fleet for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37187/05]

206 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the freight sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37186/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

206 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases from the freight sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37186/05]

205 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by traffic management measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to traffic management measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37185/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

205 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by traffic management measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to traffic management measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37185/05]

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of public transport measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the public transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37184/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

204 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of public transport measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the public transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37184/05]

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of fuel measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

203 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by the use of fuel measures by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these measures for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37182/05]

202 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by means of vehicle efficiency improvements by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these means for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

202 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by means of vehicle efficiency improvements by 2010; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases by these means for each year between now and 2010; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37181/05]

201 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2010; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37180/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

201 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2010; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the transport sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2010 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37180/05]

185 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of an agreement that has been negotiated under the national climate change strategy as between his Department and the relevant industry sectors in respect of HFC use; the target date set by such agreements for the elimination of the use of HFCs; the progress which has been made to date in 2005 to eliminate HFC use; the steps he intends to take between now and the target date set to ensure the elimination of the use of HFCs; the percentage reduction in HFC use he expects to achieve by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37166/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

185 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of an agreement that has been negotiated under the national climate change strategy as between his Department and the relevant industry sectors in respect of HFC use; the target date set by such agreements for the elimination of the use of HFCs; the progress which has been made to date in 2005 to eliminate HFC use; the steps he intends to take between now and the target date set to ensure the elimination of the use of HFCs; the percentage reduction in HFC use he expects to achieve by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37166/05]

184 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department and the semi-conductor industry to control the emissions of PFCs and other industrial gases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37165/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

184 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department and the semi-conductor industry to control the emissions of PFCs and other industrial gases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37165/05]

183 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department, the Department of Agriculture and Food and the fertiliser manufacturing sector to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37164/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

183 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department, the Department of Agriculture and Food and the fertiliser manufacturing sector to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37164/05]

182 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the cement industry to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37163/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

182 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made to date in 2005 in respect of the planned agreement regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases under the national climate change strategy between his Department, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the cement industry to ensure that the reductions in emissions achieved are at the global benchmark for industry best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37163/05]

181 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to measures relating to industrial gases such as PFCs, HFCs and SF6 by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due process substitution for cement for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37161/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

181 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to measures relating to industrial gases such as PFCs, HFCs and SF6 by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due process substitution for cement for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37161/05]

180 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to process substitution for cement by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due process substitution for cement for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37160/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

180 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to process substitution for cement by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due process substitution for cement for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37160/05]

179 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to up to £75 tonne CO2 efficiency measures by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due up to £75 tonne CO2 efficiency measures for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37159/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

179 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector due to up to £75 tonne CO2 efficiency measures by 2012; the reduction achieved by these measures in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases due up to £75 tonne CO2 efficiency measures for each year between now and 2012; the steps he is taking to ensure the 2012 target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37159/05]

178 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the industry, commercial and services sector for each year between now and 2012; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37156/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

178 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the target that Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the industry, commercial and services sector; the reduction achieved in the sector to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases attributable to the industry, commercial and services sector for each year between now and 2012; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from this sector remain at their current level; the steps he is taking to ensure the target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37156/05]

162 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has made to comply with the requirement under the national climate change strategy to ensure the security of energy and electricity supply in the conversion of the Moneypoint plant output to gas; the steps he has taken to date in 2005 towards this aim; the steps he intends to take by the target date of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37154/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

162 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has made to comply with the requirement under the national climate change strategy to ensure the security of energy and electricity supply in the conversion of the Moneypoint plant output to gas; the steps he has taken to date in 2005 towards this aim; the steps he intends to take by the target date of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37154/05]

161 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the planned date for the closure and cessation of coal firing at Moneypoint as required under the national climate change strategy; the steps that have been taken to date in 2005 towards the closure of Moneypoint by the target date of 2008; the planned timeline and strategy for the cessation of coal firing at the plant; the steps he has taken to date in 2005 to establish a modern CCGT plant; the steps he intends to take to provide capacity using a CCGT plant by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

161 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the planned date for the closure and cessation of coal firing at Moneypoint as required under the national climate change strategy; the steps that have been taken to date in 2005 towards the closure of Moneypoint by the target date of 2008; the planned timeline and strategy for the cessation of coal firing at the plant; the steps he has taken to date in 2005 to establish a modern CCGT plant; the steps he intends to take to provide capacity using a CCGT plant by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/05]

160 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of the economic instruments planned in order to drive the achievement of the targets set under the national climate change strategy for the energy supply sector; the details of these instruments which have been initiated to date in 2005; the timeframe for further economic instruments to be initiated in relation to the energy sector under the national climate change strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37152/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

160 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of the economic instruments planned in order to drive the achievement of the targets set under the national climate change strategy for the energy supply sector; the details of these instruments which have been initiated to date in 2005; the timeframe for further economic instruments to be initiated in relation to the energy sector under the national climate change strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37152/05]

159 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using DSM; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of DSM; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37151/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

159 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using DSM; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of DSM; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37151/05]

158 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by improving energy efficiency; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the improving of efficiencies; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37150/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

158 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by improving energy efficiency; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the improving of efficiencies; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37150/05]

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using renewables; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of renewables; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37149/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

157 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using renewables; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of renewables; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37149/05]

156 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using CHP technology; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of this technology; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

156 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 by using CHP technology; the reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005 by the use of this technology; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/05]

155 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by substituting for coal by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the timeframe he has set to close Moneypoint; the timeline set out for the closure of Moneypoint to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37147/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

155 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by substituting for coal by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the timeframe he has set to close Moneypoint; the timeline set out for the closure of Moneypoint to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37147/05]

154 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by switching from oil to gas by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37146/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

154 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by switching from oil to gas by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37146/05]

153 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by fuel switching to gas by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37145/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

153 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by fuel switching to gas by 2010; the total reduction achieved by these measures to date in 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37145/05]

152 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector by 2010; the reduction achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases in the energy sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector remain at their current level; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

152 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the target which Ireland has set in the national climate change strategy for the total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector by 2010; the reduction achieved to date in 2005; the target for reduction in greenhouse gases in the energy sector for each year between now and 2010; the estimated annual cost to Ireland if greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector remain at their current level; the steps he intends to take to ensure the 2010 target is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/05]

147 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the industry or commercial sectors which he has put agreements in place to achieve agreed global energy efficiency benchmarks to date in 2005 under the national climate change strategy; the greenhouse gas reduction targets specified under each of these agreements; the timetable set out in respect of each of the targets that have been set with which industry and commercial sectors he has yet to put such agreements in place; the steps he intends to take to complete such agreements; when each outstanding agreement is planned to be completed. [37162/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

147 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the industry or commercial sectors which he has put agreements in place to achieve agreed global energy efficiency benchmarks to date in 2005 under the national climate change strategy; the greenhouse gas reduction targets specified under each of these agreements; the timetable set out in respect of each of the targets that have been set with which industry and commercial sectors he has yet to put such agreements in place; the steps he intends to take to complete such agreements; when each outstanding agreement is planned to be completed. [37162/05]