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Roderic O'Gorman Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
224. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether there will be another round of funding from the community climate action programme; if so, when will this call for funding be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58286/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
225. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of data centres in Dublin and the rest of the State; the average energy usage per data centre; the average water usage per centre; the average number of people directly employed per data centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58369/26]
Mark Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
226. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions his Department is taking to assist waste companies in the disposal of nitrous oxide canisters; if a strategy for collection and disposal is being developed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58370/26]
Sinéad Gibney Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
227. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on Ireland’s policy priorities ahead of COP31 and Ireland’s position leading negotiations for the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58492/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
228. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the National Energy Affordability Taskforce is examining additional targeted measures to reduce home heating oil costs from September 2026 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58539/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
229. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a detailed breakdown of his Department’s budget for the EU Presidency; the details of any planned gifts for attendees and dignitaries; details of any branded merchandise purchased; the details of events planned by his Department throughout the duration of the Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58601/2…
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
230. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58619/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
231. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his aegis’ in preparation for Oireachtas committees since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58637/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
232. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever used in reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58655/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
233. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he uses personal emails for Government business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58673/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
234. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he uses an app (details supplied) for Government business; if the automatic deletion of messages function is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58691/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
235. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the messaging providers downloaded on his Ministerial phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58709/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
236. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update, as of July 2026, on Ireland’s target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58867/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
237. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the current balance of the market cap fund; a detailed breakdown of a recent or planned utilisation of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58888/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
238. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the current balance of the climate action fund; a detailed breakdown of a recent or planned utilisation of the funding; the level of funding allocated to projects in Wicklow each year since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58889/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Climate
240. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current level of unredeemed deposits related to the Re-turn scheme, by county; the plans in place to use this funding this year and in the time ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58908/26]
Barry Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
207. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the research framework behind the drafting of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54393/26]
Barry Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
208. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the importance of seeking external expertise in drafting the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54394/26]
Barry Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
209. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any initiative that seeks to expedite the construction of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54395/26]
Barry Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
210. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any further initiatives proposed by his Department to increase the support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54396/26]
Barry Ward Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
211. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the number of planned offshore wind farms; the stages of progression that they are at in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/26]
Donna McGettigan Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
212. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he can confirm media reports that the State faces EU penalties of between €8 billion and €26 billion due to missed climate targets; whether, in light of recent disruptions to oil supplies caused by the attacks on Iran by the USA and lsrael, he will consider introducing a programme to instal PV panels on as many as possible of t…
Barry Heneghan Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
213. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has assessed Ireland’s strategic oil security arrangements, including the resilience of national oil reserves, supply routes and emergency fuel distribution capacity; if any such assessment identified risks to Ireland’s energy security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54473/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
214. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the new policy on private wires; if he will provide further details on the framework for gaining the consent of local communities and landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54562/26]
Pa Daly Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Climate
215. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on the new policy on private wires; if he will provide further details on the framework to ensure that private wires will not undermine the development of the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54563/26]