Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of loans offered through the Warm Homes Loan Scheme for heat pump installations will be available at zero per cent interest.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of loans offered through the Warm Homes Loan Scheme for heat pump installations will be available at zero per cent interest.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to HM Treasury's document entitled Data Centre Covenant, published on 28 October 2026, whether she will require the publication of an assessment of the potential impact on (a)

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to HM Treasury's document entitled Data Centre Covenant, published on 28 October 2026, whether she will require the publication of an assessment of the potential impact on (a)

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to ensure that prioritising data centres for electricity grid connections does not delay connections for (a) new housing and (b) essential public services in Bicester

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to ensure that prioritising data centres for electricity grid connections does not delay connections for (a) new housing and (b) essential public services in Bicester

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for electricity grid connections for businesses in South Lanarkshire.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for electricity grid connections for businesses in South Lanarkshire.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing the minimum order for heating oil to below 500 litres.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing the minimum order for heating oil to below 500 litres.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Part 4 of her Department’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate Review, published on 14 August 2026, what estimate her Department has made of the amount by which projected UK emiss

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Part 4 of her Department’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate Review, published on 14 August 2026, what estimate her Department has made of the amount by which projected UK emiss

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many discovered hydrocarbon accumulations, undeveloped fields, or existing licence areas have been identified by the Department or the North Sea Transition Authority as potentially eligib

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many discovered hydrocarbon accumulations, undeveloped fields, or existing licence areas have been identified by the Department or the North Sea Transition Authority as potentially eligib

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38791, whether the full underspend has now been identified.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38791, whether the full underspend has now been identified.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what date HM Treasury agreed the use of £54 million of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero underspends to fund the reduction in bus fares announced on 22 July 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what date HM Treasury agreed the use of £54 million of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero underspends to fund the reduction in bus fares announced on 22 July 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38365, whether her Department plans to assess the potential impact of industrial and commercial electricity prices on the financial viabi

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38365, whether her Department plans to assess the potential impact of industrial and commercial electricity prices on the financial viabi

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38365, whether her Department has provided the Department for Transport with electricity price forecasts for use in its modelling of the

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2026 to Question 38365, whether her Department has provided the Department for Transport with electricity price forecasts for use in its modelling of the

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when I will receive a response to my letter sent to the Minister for Solar (Hon. Member for Rutherglen) on 8th August 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when I will receive a response to my letter sent to the Minister for Solar (Hon. Member for Rutherglen) on 8th August 2026.

Energy Independence Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 November 2026

A Bill to Make provision about the regulation of the energy sector; about energy schemes; about heat networks; about the Independent System Operator and Planner; about the North Sea Transition Authority and activities relating to petroleum; about the Mining Remediation Authority and coal-mining operations; about hydrogen power; about employment rights for offshore workers; about the energy efficiency of properties in the private rented sector; about radioactive waste; about fees relating to the assessment and certification of fuels and fireplaces; and for connected purposes.

Judgment of the General Court (Second Chamber) of 4 November 2026.#Victron Energy BV v European Union Intellectual Property Office.#EU trade mark – Opposition procedure – Application for EU word mark BMV – Earlier EU word mark BMW – Relative ground for refusal – Detriment to reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Similarity of signs – Proximity or connection between the goods – Risk of unfair advantage being taken of the reputation of the earlier mark – Due cause for the use of the mark applied for.#Case T-468/25.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 November 2026

Judgment of the General Court (Tenth Chamber) of 4 November 2026.#Ypothalassios Agogos Fysikou Aeriou Elladas – Italias – Poseidon AE (YAFA Poseidon) v European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.#Energy – Connecting Europe Facility – Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 347/2013 – Calls for proposals – Cross-border energy infrastructure projects – Proposal for the construction of a pipeline in the eastern Mediterranean Sea – Rejection of the proposal as inadmissible – Obligation to state reasons – Error of assessment – Right to be heard – Liability.#Case T-98/25.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 4 November 2026

297. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has received the NEAT action; when it will be published; and to provide a timeline for the implementation of measures contained within the report. [77630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

297. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has received the NEAT action; when it will be published; and to provide a timeline for the implementation of measures contained within the report. [77630/26]

296. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has met with Digital Infrastructure Ireland (DII) during his time in office; the dates on which these meetings took place; if his Department officials have met with DII during his time in office and the dates on which these meetings took place, in tabular form; and the issues discussed in these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

296. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has met with Digital Infrastructure Ireland (DII) during his time in office; the dates on which these meetings took place; if his Department officials have met with DII during his time in office and the dates on which these meetings took place, in tabular form; and the issues discussed in these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77633/26]

295. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of recent comments made by the head of Digital Infrastructure Ireland (details supplied); and if he agrees with this assessment. [77635/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

295. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of recent comments made by the head of Digital Infrastructure Ireland (details supplied); and if he agrees with this assessment. [77635/26]

294. 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 reintroduce the cap on market revenues; if not, the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77644/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

294. 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 reintroduce the cap on market revenues; if not, the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77644/26]

288. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 73574/26, to report on the regular engagement between his officials and officials in DETE; the details of which this engagement consists of; to provide a breakdown of meetings held and the dates; the engagement that has taken place on the Large Energy User Action Plan, including meetings held and the dates; the engagement that took place 'regarding the CRU’s recently approved grid code modification' including meetings held and the dates, in tabular form; and whether minutes are taken at the meetings. [77194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

288. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 73574/26, to report on the regular engagement between his officials and officials in DETE; the details of which this engagement consists of; to provide a breakdown of meetings held and the dates; the engagement that has taken place on the Large Energy User Action Plan, including meetings held and the dates; the engagement that took place 'regarding the CRU’s recently approved grid code modification' including meetings held and the dates, in tabular form; and whether minutes are taken at the meetings. [77194/26]

301. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department examined the impact on homeowners who installed domestic solar PV systems under the previous SEAI grant regime prior to the decision to substantially increase grant supports for comparable installations; the number of households affected; and whether any retrospective or transitional support measures were considered. [78183/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

301. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department examined the impact on homeowners who installed domestic solar PV systems under the previous SEAI grant regime prior to the decision to substantially increase grant supports for comparable installations; the number of households affected; and whether any retrospective or transitional support measures were considered. [78183/26]

287. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the protections in place for a domestic energy customer who disputes a bill on the basis that an actual meter reading is incorrect, including whether the disputed amount is held while the reading is investigated and whether the customer is protected from collection action or disconnection in that period; if he will engage with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on strengthening these protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

287. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the protections in place for a domestic energy customer who disputes a bill on the basis that an actual meter reading is incorrect, including whether the disputed amount is held while the reading is investigated and whether the customer is protected from collection action or disconnection in that period; if he will engage with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on strengthening these protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76912/26]

286. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline the current SEAI grants and incentives available for solar panel installation, including eligibility criteria for pensioners and fuel allowance recipients. [77266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

286. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline the current SEAI grants and incentives available for solar panel installation, including eligibility criteria for pensioners and fuel allowance recipients. [77266/26]

285. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of domestic gas meter readings recorded as actual readings in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 which were subsequently found to be incorrect and were corrected or cancelled following a query or complaint from a customer or supplier; the main causes identified, including misreads and readings recorded against the wrong meter, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76908/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

285. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of domestic gas meter readings recorded as actual readings in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 which were subsequently found to be incorrect and were corrected or cancelled following a query or complaint from a customer or supplier; the main causes identified, including misreads and readings recorded against the wrong meter, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76908/26]

284. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of meter readings submitted by domestic gas customers which were rejected in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the criteria applied when rejecting a customer reading; whether customers are informed of the reason in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76909/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

284. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of meter readings submitted by domestic gas customers which were rejected in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the criteria applied when rejecting a customer reading; whether customers are informed of the reason in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76909/26]

283. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of domestic gas meters which had no actual reading for a period of 12 months or more in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by county, with a separate figure for Cork; the number of domestic customers who received a bill following an actual reading after two or more consecutive estimated readings in the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76910/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

283. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will request Gas Networks Ireland to provide the number of domestic gas meters which had no actual reading for a period of 12 months or more in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by county, with a separate figure for Cork; the number of domestic customers who received a bill following an actual reading after two or more consecutive estimated readings in the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76910/26]

282. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of planned actual meter readings per year a domestic gas customer is entitled to expect from Gas Networks Ireland, given that the network operator states four readings a year while at least one supplier tells its customers there are three planned readings a year; the number of actual readings per domestic meter achieved on average in 2024 and 2025; the performance targets that apply to meter reading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76911/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

282. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of planned actual meter readings per year a domestic gas customer is entitled to expect from Gas Networks Ireland, given that the network operator states four readings a year while at least one supplier tells its customers there are three planned readings a year; the number of actual readings per domestic meter achieved on average in 2024 and 2025; the performance targets that apply to meter reading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76911/26]

281. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the regulations and compensation scheme promised under the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 2025; and when he expects to publish them. [77226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

281. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the regulations and compensation scheme promised under the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 2025; and when he expects to publish them. [77226/26]

280. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made on the recommendation of the European Commission Joint Research Centre report on the August 2025 Munster Blackwater fish kill that continuous real-time water quality monitoring be introduced on major Irish rivers; whether such monitoring is now in place on the Munster Blackwater; and the funding allocated for its rollout nationally. [76843/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

280. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made on the recommendation of the European Commission Joint Research Centre report on the August 2025 Munster Blackwater fish kill that continuous real-time water quality monitoring be introduced on major Irish rivers; whether such monitoring is now in place on the Munster Blackwater; and the funding allocated for its rollout nationally. [76843/26]

279. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the inter-agency rapid response protocol for significant fish kills, published by Inland Fisheries Ireland following the August 2025 Munster Blackwater fish kill, has been activated or tested in a live or simulated incident since its publication; and the dedicated resources and staffing assigned to it. [76844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

279. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the inter-agency rapid response protocol for significant fish kills, published by Inland Fisheries Ireland following the August 2025 Munster Blackwater fish kill, has been activated or tested in a live or simulated incident since its publication; and the dedicated resources and staffing assigned to it. [76844/26]

278. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total funding allocated by his Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland to fish stock and habitat restoration on the Munster Blackwater catchment since August 2025, broken down by project; and whether any further investigative work is under way to establish the cause and source of the August 2025 fish kill, given that it remains undetermined. [76846/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

278. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total funding allocated by his Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland to fish stock and habitat restoration on the Munster Blackwater catchment since August 2025, broken down by project; and whether any further investigative work is under way to establish the cause and source of the August 2025 fish kill, given that it remains undetermined. [76846/26]

277. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to his Department's correspondence of 19 October 2026 (CCAE-MOSD-00385-2026) stating that restocking of the Munster Blackwater would only be considered if recruitment fails over several generations, the specific measurable thresholds Inland Fisheries Ireland will use to determine recruitment failure; the number of generations this refers to; and when Inland Fisheries Ireland will next formally review the case for stocking the catchment. [76840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

277. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to his Department's correspondence of 19 October 2026 (CCAE-MOSD-00385-2026) stating that restocking of the Munster Blackwater would only be considered if recruitment fails over several generations, the specific measurable thresholds Inland Fisheries Ireland will use to determine recruitment failure; the number of generations this refers to; and when Inland Fisheries Ireland will next formally review the case for stocking the catchment. [76840/26]

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether contracts recorded in his Department's internal contract register can be linked to their corresponding contract award notices published on eTenders, where applicable; whether his Department records the relevant eTenders notice reference, URL or other identifier; and if not, the reasons that prevent this information from being recorded. [77020/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether contracts recorded in his Department's internal contract register can be linked to their corresponding contract award notices published on eTenders, where applicable; whether his Department records the relevant eTenders notice reference, URL or other identifier; and if not, the reasons that prevent this information from being recorded. [77020/26]

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether purchase orders issued by his Department under procurement contracts can be linked to the corresponding contracts held in its internal contract register; whether a contract reference or other unique identifier is maintained to enable this linkage; and if not, the way his Department monitors cumulative expenditure against the approved value of each contract. [77002/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether purchase orders issued by his Department under procurement contracts can be linked to the corresponding contracts held in its internal contract register; whether a contract reference or other unique identifier is maintained to enable this linkage; and if not, the way his Department monitors cumulative expenditure against the approved value of each contract. [77002/26]

274. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he or his Department has issued guidance to the public on locations to bring discarded nitrous oxide canisters; whether an environmental impact assessment of the discarding of cannisters has been undertaken; and whether there has been consideration of designated collection points to safely dispose of such products. [76766/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

274. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he or his Department has issued guidance to the public on locations to bring discarded nitrous oxide canisters; whether an environmental impact assessment of the discarding of cannisters has been undertaken; and whether there has been consideration of designated collection points to safely dispose of such products. [76766/26]

272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to ensure that salmon remain on the River Slaney; and if he is concerned at depleting numbers in recent years. [75699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to ensure that salmon remain on the River Slaney; and if he is concerned at depleting numbers in recent years. [75699/26]

271. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions being taken to increase the maximum level of renewable electricity that can be accommodated on the grid, given the high levels of dispatch down in 2026. [76536/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

271. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions being taken to increase the maximum level of renewable electricity that can be accommodated on the grid, given the high levels of dispatch down in 2026. [76536/26]

254. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are financial supports available to homeowners who require remedial works following the detection of radon gas leaks. [75801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

254. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are financial supports available to homeowners who require remedial works following the detection of radon gas leaks. [75801/26]

251. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an updated timeline on the review and approval for sale and use of plug-in photovoltaic solar panels in Ireland; the further steps required in the approval process; and if these panels will be approved before the end of 2026. [75839/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

251. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an updated timeline on the review and approval for sale and use of plug-in photovoltaic solar panels in Ireland; the further steps required in the approval process; and if these panels will be approved before the end of 2026. [75839/26]

250. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider extending the maximum grant for solar panels to older persons who availed of the SEAI solar panel grant of €1,800 in 2026 but would now be entitled to apply for the full costs to be covered. [75928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

250. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider extending the maximum grant for solar panels to older persons who availed of the SEAI solar panel grant of €1,800 in 2026 but would now be entitled to apply for the full costs to be covered. [75928/26]

249. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the review of the National Radon Control Strategy; and when he expects the report to be published. [75800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

249. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the review of the National Radon Control Strategy; and when he expects the report to be published. [75800/26]

248. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to expand eligibility criteria for the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

248. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to expand eligibility criteria for the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75746/26]

247. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking outside of budget 2027 announcements to alleviate household fears of ongoing price hikes in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75747/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

247. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking outside of budget 2027 announcements to alleviate household fears of ongoing price hikes in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75747/26]

246. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of all engagements between senior officials in his Department and the European Commission in respect of Ireland's ETS2 derogation in light of changes to carbon tax rates announced in budget 2027. [75688/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

246. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of all engagements between senior officials in his Department and the European Commission in respect of Ireland's ETS2 derogation in light of changes to carbon tax rates announced in budget 2027. [75688/26]

245. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of the fuel reserves held by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75750/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

245. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of the fuel reserves held by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75750/26]

244. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions taken to date to fulfil the programme for Government commitment to use surplus renewable energy to assist households in fuel poverty; the specific milestones achieved; the timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

244. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions taken to date to fulfil the programme for Government commitment to use surplus renewable energy to assist households in fuel poverty; the specific milestones achieved; the timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75743/26]

243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key milestones, by year between now and 2040, for Ireland to meet our current energy generation targets, specifically onshore and offshore. [75594/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key milestones, by year between now and 2040, for Ireland to meet our current energy generation targets, specifically onshore and offshore. [75594/26]

242. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the progress of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 and to set out the measures it contains to enhance Ireland's storm preparedness; when it will be read at second stage in the Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

242. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the progress of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 and to set out the measures it contains to enhance Ireland's storm preparedness; when it will be read at second stage in the Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75582/26]

241. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the timeline and the projected capacity of the Celtic Interconnector with France. [75596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

241. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the timeline and the projected capacity of the Celtic Interconnector with France. [75596/26]

240. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures in place to encourage community-led renewable energy projects and to ensure that it is easy for these to connect into the grid. [75600/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

240. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures in place to encourage community-led renewable energy projects and to ensure that it is easy for these to connect into the grid. [75600/26]