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Question· oralPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on his Department's plans to accelerate offshore wind development to help meet our 2030 climate targets. [77998/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

23. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on his Department's plans to accelerate offshore wind development to help meet our 2030 climate targets. [77998/26]

Question· oralPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to tackle energy poverty in rural communities, particularly among older people and low-income households in County Mayo; and if he will make a full statement on the matter. [78243/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

21. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to tackle energy poverty in rural communities, particularly among older people and low-income households in County Mayo; and if he will make a full statement on the matter. [78243/26]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to reduce energy costs for households across County Mayo and other rural counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78242/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

18. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to reduce energy costs for households across County Mayo and other rural counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78242/26]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of recent comments by Wopke Hoekstra, the EU climate Commissioner, and EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, who have confirmed that member states can take measures to tackle windfall profits of energy companies; if he will therefore reintroduce the cap on market revenues; if not, to outline the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78166/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

12. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of recent comments by Wopke Hoekstra, the EU climate Commissioner, and EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, who have confirmed that member states can take measures to tackle windfall profits of energy companies; if he will therefore reintroduce the cap on market revenues; if not, to outline the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78166/26]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he is taking to accelerate delivery of offshore wind projects, given continued concerns regarding planning delays, grid connections and infrastructure bottlenecks; and if he will provide a timeline for the first projects becoming operational. [78164/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

7. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he is taking to accelerate delivery of offshore wind projects, given continued concerns regarding planning delays, grid connections and infrastructure bottlenecks; and if he will provide a timeline for the first projects becoming operational. [78164/26]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the further measures he intends to introduce to reduce electricity costs for households and SMEs, particularly given the impact of high energy prices on Irish competitiveness; and whether he will examine network charges and other regulated costs contributing to electricity bills. [77683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

6. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the further measures he intends to introduce to reduce electricity costs for households and SMEs, particularly given the impact of high energy prices on Irish competitiveness; and whether he will examine network charges and other regulated costs contributing to electricity bills. [77683/26]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he is taking to address the fact that data centre demand is outpacing growth in renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

5. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he is taking to address the fact that data centre demand is outpacing growth in renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78104/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been conducted of the resilience of Ireland's critical infrastructure to severe weather events and storms; and whether additional investment in grid resilience is planned. [78103/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

3. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been conducted of the resilience of Ireland's critical infrastructure to severe weather events and storms; and whether additional investment in grid resilience is planned. [78103/26]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide reassurance that the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will continue to be prioritised in this Dáil term to provide certainty to the nine pilot district heating projects currently under development, the Dublin district heating scheme, and for the expansion of the Tallaght district heating scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

2. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide reassurance that the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will continue to be prioritised in this Dáil term to provide certainty to the nine pilot district heating projects currently under development, the Dublin district heating scheme, and for the expansion of the Tallaght district heating scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78244/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans to reintroduce an electricity credit; the reason he did not introduce one as part of Budget 2027; if he will make any reforms to Ireland’s energy market to bring down prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78102/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

1. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans to reintroduce an electricity credit; the reason he did not introduce one as part of Budget 2027; if he will make any reforms to Ireland’s energy market to bring down prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78102/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2262asked

2262. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the input her Department has provided, from a public health perspective, in to the drafting of the updated wind energy development guidelines. [77607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2262. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the input her Department has provided, from a public health perspective, in to the drafting of the updated wind energy development guidelines. [77607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2111asked

2111. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health If she will provide an appropriate level of funding to the not for profit section 39 supported care homes sector to assist those homes with the cost of remedial works, refurbishment work and implementing energy efficiency initiatives similar to the RSI and REE schemes which are available to private nursing homes; if she will examine the cost to these homes to achieve and maintain compliance with HIQA standards and bring forward a well funded policy led response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76859/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2111. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health If she will provide an appropriate level of funding to the not for profit section 39 supported care homes sector to assist those homes with the cost of remedial works, refurbishment work and implementing energy efficiency initiatives similar to the RSI and REE schemes which are available to private nursing homes; if she will examine the cost to these homes to achieve and maintain compliance with HIQA standards and bring forward a well funded policy led response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76859/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1834asked

1834. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health If she will consider introducing a national dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry bone density screening programme for women over the age of 50 to help prevent osteoporosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76023/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1834. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health If she will consider introducing a national dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry bone density screening programme for women over the age of 50 to help prevent osteoporosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [76023/26]

Question· writtenPQ 717asked

717. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current plans in place to modernise ageing primary school buildings, improve energy efficiency, address overcrowding and provide appropriate facilities for pupils and staff; and the level of funding allocated for these purposes over the next five years. [76185/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

717. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current plans in place to modernise ageing primary school buildings, improve energy efficiency, address overcrowding and provide appropriate facilities for pupils and staff; and the level of funding allocated for these purposes over the next five years. [76185/26]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the assessment his Department has undertaken of the financial sustainability of community and voluntary organisations, particularly those facing increased insurance, energy, staffing and premises costs; and whether additional core funding will be made available in 2027 to support their ongoing operations rather than solely capital projects. [75091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

488. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the assessment his Department has undertaken of the financial sustainability of community and voluntary organisations, particularly those facing increased insurance, energy, staffing and premises costs; and whether additional core funding will be made available in 2027 to support their ongoing operations rather than solely capital projects. [75091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to the introduction of a fully publicly funded national bone density screening programme, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, for women aged 50 and over; whether such a programme has been assessed by the National Screening Advisory Committee; and the clinical, financial or other barriers have been identified to its introduction. [75049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

449. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to the introduction of a fully publicly funded national bone density screening programme, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, for women aged 50 and over; whether such a programme has been assessed by the National Screening Advisory Committee; and the clinical, financial or other barriers have been identified to its introduction. [75049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to respond to the open letter (details supplied) to you signed by over 1000 people and approximately 40 environmental groups calling for a ban on LNG terminals. [75120/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

180. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to respond to the open letter (details supplied) to you signed by over 1000 people and approximately 40 environmental groups calling for a ban on LNG terminals. [75120/26]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an updated timeline for publication of the Government's private wires Bill; the current status of drafting by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel; whether the Bill will be published during the current Dáil session. [75205/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

178. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an updated timeline for publication of the Government's private wires Bill; the current status of drafting by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel; whether the Bill will be published during the current Dáil session. [75205/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will support the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2026, which would give the CRU power over standing charges. [74965/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

173. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will support the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2026, which would give the CRU power over standing charges. [74965/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the CRU monitors supplier margins; if it has the powers it needs to make sure prices come down when wholesale costs do. [74962/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

172. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the CRU monitors supplier margins; if it has the powers it needs to make sure prices come down when wholesale costs do. [74962/26]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of the 17 enabling actions in the Large Energy User Action Plan published in January 2026 that have been completed to date; the timeline for completion of each outstanding action; the number of green energy parks or strategic plan-led locations identified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75251/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

249. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of the 17 enabling actions in the Large Energy User Action Plan published in January 2026 that have been completed to date; the timeline for completion of each outstanding action; the number of green energy parks or strategic plan-led locations identified to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75251/26]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the environmental impact assessments that are planned for the development of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit; and the impact the disapplication of the Habitats Directive by the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Act 2026 has on the required environmental impact assessments. [75118/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

182. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the environmental impact assessments that are planned for the development of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit; and the impact the disapplication of the Habitats Directive by the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Act 2026 has on the required environmental impact assessments. [75118/26]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the consequences of the disapplication of Section 15 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 by the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Act 2026 are for the development of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit. [75119/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

181. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the consequences of the disapplication of Section 15 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 by the Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Act 2026 are for the development of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit. [75119/26]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy provisions installed, where possible. [73609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

76. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy provisions installed, where possible. [73609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his assessment of the factors contributing to capital expenditure running below profile in 2026 as outlined in August's Fiscal Monitor; and the implications this may have for the timely delivery of housing, transport, water and energy infrastructure projects. [68544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

33. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his assessment of the factors contributing to capital expenditure running below profile in 2026 as outlined in August's Fiscal Monitor; and the implications this may have for the timely delivery of housing, transport, water and energy infrastructure projects. [68544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being considered by his Department and Research Ireland to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity in offshore renewable energy; if he will consider establishing a national centre for doctoral research and training in this field; whether technological universities, including South East Technological University, would be eligible to lead or participate in such a centre; the potential for public funding to be leveraged alongside industry partnerships; the funding streams that may be utilised; and the expected timelines involved. [74898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

266. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being considered by his Department and Research Ireland to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity in offshore renewable energy; if he will consider establishing a national centre for doctoral research and training in this field; whether technological universities, including South East Technological University, would be eligible to lead or participate in such a centre; the potential for public funding to be leveraged alongside industry partnerships; the funding streams that may be utilised; and the expected timelines involved. [74898/26]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the rate of the electricity allowance payable under the household benefits package in light of ongoing increases in household energy costs; whether any increase in the allowance is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

114. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the rate of the electricity allowance payable under the household benefits package in light of ongoing increases in household energy costs; whether any increase in the allowance is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74940/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1122asked

1122. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether the AIReady.ie course content addresses the energy use and carbon emissions associated with AI services, and the guidance, if any, given to learners; and whether any assessment of the environmental impact of the programme was carried out or considered. [74063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1122. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether the AIReady.ie course content addresses the energy use and carbon emissions associated with AI services, and the guidance, if any, given to learners; and whether any assessment of the environmental impact of the programme was carried out or considered. [74063/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1121asked

1121. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures, if any, taken or planned to offset or mitigate the additional energy use and emissions arising from the AIReady.ie target of upskilling one million people; and how the programme is consistent with the Government’s legally binding climate targets. [74065/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1121. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures, if any, taken or planned to offset or mitigate the additional energy use and emissions arising from the AIReady.ie target of upskilling one million people; and how the programme is consistent with the Government’s legally binding climate targets. [74065/26]

Question· writtenPQ 436asked

436. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, if he is aware of this decision by the regulator to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the way in which this will impact the Large Energy User Action Plan; the measures he is taking to ensure that his plans for data centre expansion do not place our energy grid at further risk of blackout; if he has met with the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to discuss; and the dates on which these meetings took place between ministers. [73574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

436. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 69365/26, if he is aware of this decision by the regulator to cap data centre power demand (details supplied); the way in which this will impact the Large Energy User Action Plan; the measures he is taking to ensure that his plans for data centre expansion do not place our energy grid at further risk of blackout; if he has met with the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to discuss; and the dates on which these meetings took place between ministers. [73574/26]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the VAT that has been earned on gas and electricity bills, broken down by fuel type on bills for large energy users only in each month since January 2024, in tabular form. [73668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

367. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the VAT that has been earned on gas and electricity bills, broken down by fuel type on bills for large energy users only in each month since January 2024, in tabular form. [73668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to consider reinstating grant support through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, for the installation of variable speed vacuum pumps in dairy farming operations, given their potential to significantly reduce on-farm electricity consumption and improve the viability of renewable energy systems. [74131/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

237. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to consider reinstating grant support through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, for the installation of variable speed vacuum pumps in dairy farming operations, given their potential to significantly reduce on-farm electricity consumption and improve the viability of renewable energy systems. [74131/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered a retrospective Sustainable Energy Agency of Ireland, SEAI, solar PV grant for homeowners who installed solar panels in or before June 2026, shortly before the recent changes to grant eligibility. [74092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

236. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered a retrospective Sustainable Energy Agency of Ireland, SEAI, solar PV grant for homeowners who installed solar panels in or before June 2026, shortly before the recent changes to grant eligibility. [74092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline for transposing the EU directive on energy sharing, EU Directive 2024/17111, published in 2024, into Irish law, given that a Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, consultation on the topic was completed in April 2026, and that the Community Energy Federation of Ireland, CEFI, have outlined how energy sharing can support households and communities investing in and benefiting from renewables to lower energy bills (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline for transposing the EU directive on energy sharing, EU Directive 2024/17111, published in 2024, into Irish law, given that a Commission for Regulation of Utilities, CRU, consultation on the topic was completed in April 2026, and that the Community Energy Federation of Ireland, CEFI, have outlined how energy sharing can support households and communities investing in and benefiting from renewables to lower energy bills (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when his Department last reviewed its policies, operations and handling of protected disclosures under all relevant protected disclosures legislation. [74428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

234. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when his Department last reviewed its policies, operations and handling of protected disclosures under all relevant protected disclosures legislation. [74428/26]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government giggawatt, GW, targets for roof-top solar, including residential and commercial; the agricultural and utility scale solar provided on land including privately owned land and State/State-agency owned land, by category; and the way in which these targets have been selected and categorised. [74512/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

233. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government giggawatt, GW, targets for roof-top solar, including residential and commercial; the agricultural and utility scale solar provided on land including privately owned land and State/State-agency owned land, by category; and the way in which these targets have been selected and categorised. [74512/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the extent to which the solar capacity of roof space, including but not limited to residential, commercial and agricultural, has been assessed as viable for solar; the potential available capacity identified; and the efforts made to realise that potential. [74499/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

231. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the extent to which the solar capacity of roof space, including but not limited to residential, commercial and agricultural, has been assessed as viable for solar; the potential available capacity identified; and the efforts made to realise that potential. [74499/26]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the land use strategy in relation to the use of land for solar energy; and the way in which this will inform Government policy. [74501/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

230. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the land use strategy in relation to the use of land for solar energy; and the way in which this will inform Government policy. [74501/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if variable speed vacuum pumps used on dairy farms will be reinstated as eligible under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, grant schemes, given that they were previously supported under SEAI dairy energy efficiency schemes in 2017 and 2019, and that the current SEAI pumps grant supports variable speed pumps in a range of other systems; and the reason for their exclusion. [74313/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

229. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if variable speed vacuum pumps used on dairy farms will be reinstated as eligible under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, grant schemes, given that they were previously supported under SEAI dairy energy efficiency schemes in 2017 and 2019, and that the current SEAI pumps grant supports variable speed pumps in a range of other systems; and the reason for their exclusion. [74313/26]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of grants paid and the total funding provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland,SEAI, for variable speed vacuum pumps on dairy farms under the energy efficiency in dairy sector pilot launched in 2017 and the dairy farm grant scheme announced in 2019, by year, in tabular form; and the date on which support for vacuum pumps ended. [74314/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

228. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of grants paid and the total funding provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland,SEAI, for variable speed vacuum pumps on dairy farms under the energy efficiency in dairy sector pilot launched in 2017 and the dairy farm grant scheme announced in 2019, by year, in tabular form; and the date on which support for vacuum pumps ended. [74314/26]

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