Questions

1. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach to elaborate on his discussions with the Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa recently. [28610/26]

2. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Taoiseach Taoiseach to provide details of the number of legal actions against his Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; and if his Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions. [28871/26]

3. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; and if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority. [28928/26]

4. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department. [28946/26]

5. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Taoiseach if any review is ongoing in relation his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices. [28964/26]

6. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide an update on a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28810/26]

7. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of the number of legal actions against her Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; if her Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions; and if she will make a statement on the matter…

8. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in her Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28920/26]

9. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of her Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department; and if she will make a statement o…

10. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any review is ongoing in relation to her Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in her Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28956/26]

11. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if he will provide details of the responses received to his Department’s consultation September–October 2024 on the optional provisions under Directive (EU) 2024/1711, specifically those relating to plug-in mini solar systems; the number of submissions received; the names of the organisations or stakeholders who made submissions wher…

12. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the agency or body that has been designated as the competent authority responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in Ireland. [28824/26]

13. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific preparatory actions that have been undertaken by his Department and relevant agencies to support the application of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from 12 August 2026. [28825/26]

14. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has developed, or intends to publish a national implementation plan, roadmap or guidance for stakeholders in advance of the application of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. [28826/26]

15. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of the number of legal actions against his Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; if his Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions; and if he will make a statement on …

16. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment his plans to educate adults through media, local centres and employers' presentations. [28874/26]

17. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his views on the merits of creating a campaign that seeks to encourage employers to allow for increased flexible working practices, particularly in the context of increasing fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28900/26]

18. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any engagement he is having with the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in relation to supporting the increase in flexible work practices in the context of increasing fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28901/26]

19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/26]

20. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department; and if he will make a s…

21. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if any review is ongoing in relation to his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28950/26]

22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the specific measures in place to address the upfront cost barrier for older persons seeking to install solar photovoltaic panels; whether options such as grant prepayment, pay as you save models, or low cost financing are under active consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29052/26]

23. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if he has assessed the cohort of older homeowners who do not qualify for fully funded retrofit schemes but are unable to afford the upfront cost of solar panel installation; the estimated size of this cohort; and if targeted supports are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29053/26]

24. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether an assessment has been carried out on the adequacy of current solar photovoltaic grant levels for older persons on fixed incomes, having regard to installation costs; and if any revisions to grant levels are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29054/26]

25. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment the number of applications received and approved for solar photovoltaic grants by applicants aged over 65 in each of the past three years, where such data is available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29055/26]