Barry Heneghan

92. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the first meeting of the Delivery and Monitoring Committee for the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, which he chaired on 8 December 2025. [5808/26]

98. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on implementation of the well-being framework published by his Department. [5809/26]

188. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current position regarding the introduction and application of taxation measures relating to vacant and derelict properties; whether indicative timelines have been set for their commencement and operation; whether his Department is examining options to advance their implementation in the context of housing supply objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10087/26]

208. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for the current geographic scope of the Living City Initiative and other tax reliefs relating to the refurbishment and conversion of above the shop and derelict residential units; whether his Department has examined the potential extension of such reliefs beyond their existing designated areas in order to support the reactivation of vacant and derelict properties for residential use on a wider basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10086/26]

277. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether planning requirements, management company approval processes or electricity grid connection arrangements have been assessed as barriers to the deployment of plug in or small scale solar generation in apartment developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9562/26]

284. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether grid congestion, delays in renewable energy connections and gaps in offshore wind infrastructure delivery have been assessed in terms of their impact on electricity costs for households and businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9563/26]

285. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reasons the sectoral emissions ceilings for the period 2026 to 2030 have not yet been finalised, notwithstanding the provisions of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Amendment Act 2021; when these ceilings are expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9571/26]

286. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has assessed the impact of delays in finalising sectoral emissions ceilings on sectoral planning, infrastructure investment decisions and project delivery across the energy, transport and housing sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9572/26]

287. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has examined the implications of delayed sectoral emissions ceilings and delivery pathways for Ireland’s ability to meet its legally binding 2030 emissions reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9573/26]

288. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether regulatory or policy restrictions on private wire electricity connections have been assessed in terms of their impact on renewable energy deployment, including direct connections between generation and nearby demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9576/26]

289. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether limitations on private wire connections for large energy users have been assessed in terms of their effect on sourcing electricity directly from new renewable projects and the resulting demand placed on the public electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9578/26]

290. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the adequacy of long duration electricity storage capacity has been assessed in the context of renewable curtailment, grid constraints and system security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9579/26]

292. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the projected electricity demand, by sector to 2030 and the assumptions underpinning these projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9703/26]

293. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total public and consumer costs arising from electricity system constraints in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9705/26]

294. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the cost to consumers of delayed renewable deployment has been compared with the cost of accelerating grid, storage and renewable infrastructure investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9707/26]

295. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the full delivery chain required for offshore wind deployment; the elements presenting the greatest delivery risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9711/26]

296. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of renewable energy projects that have sought private wire electricity connections in each of the past five years; the number approved; the number refused or delayed; and the reasons provided at an aggregate level, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9713/26]

297. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any estimate has been made of the additional renewable electricity generation capacity that could be delivered through wider use of private wire connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9714/26]

298. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of offshore wind projects that have received maritime area consent but have not progressed due to port, grid or supply chain constraints; the estimated generation capacity involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/26]

299. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the cost of delayed renewable deployment and electricity grid reinforcement has been assessed in terms of impacts on wholesale electricity prices and consumer bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9720/26]

300. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the delivery capacity of State bodies responsible for electricity grid development, planning and offshore renewable infrastructure has been assessed against the scale of delivery required to meet 2030 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9721/26]

301. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the cumulative offshore wind generation capacity that is consented, planned or in development; the proportion dependent on grid or port infrastructure that is not yet operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9733/26]

302. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated grid connection timelines for offshore wind projects currently in the development pipeline, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9734/26]

303. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated financial cost of electricity grid congestion and delayed renewable connections to the State, consumers and businesses in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9749/26]

304. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether workforce capacity within electricity grid operators, planning authorities and consenting bodies has been assessed against the scale of infrastructure delivery required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9750/26]