Parliamentary questions

269. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total cost of the validation of the findings of the retailer handling fee review carried out by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41946/26]

270. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total cost incurred by Re-turn in relation to the independent review of the retailer handling fee, including the cost of the review conducted by a company (details supplied) and the subsequent validation of its findings by a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41947/26]

271. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any surplus arising from unredeemed deposits under the deposit return scheme is retained by Re-turn; and if so, the total amount retained to date. [41948/26]

272. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans in place for the introduction of levies on single-use cups and containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/26]

273. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to respond to infringement proceedings initiated by the European Commission regarding Ireland's incomplete transposition of the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019; the timeline for full compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42045/26]

274. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he intends to commence the provisions in the Circular Economy Act 2022 relating to a levy on single-use cups; the proposed levy rate; if an alternative binding consumption reduction target is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/26]

275. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the Government will introduce quantifiable national targets for the reduction of single-use plastic cups and food containers in line with EU requirements by 2026; and if so, when these will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42047/26]

276. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of commitments in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (2020-2025) relating to single-use plastics have been fully delivered; to provide an updated implementation report with timelines for outstanding measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42048/26]

277. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42052/26]

278. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way the renewables acceleration areas under the RED III Directive will be integrated into the regional renewable energy strategies to be adopted under the National Planning Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42094/26]

279. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will clarify whether receipt of fuel allowance is considered a standalone qualifying payment under the scheme; whether applicants qualifying through fuel allowance are additionally required to satisfy the 'jobseeker's allowance for over six months and have a child under seven years of age' criterion; whet…

280. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the drafting of the proposed heat (networks and miscellaneous provisions) Bill; if any legal, regulatory, technical or other issues have arisen in the preparation of the legislation; the current expected timeline for Government approval of the heads of Bill and publication of the Bill itself; a…

281. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider a mandate for flue cleaning as is the case in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42100/26]

282. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make a…

283. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded a…

284. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider introducing a financial grant to allow older people to gain access to a control system for their heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42201/26]

285. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the opportunities the Government has identified for Ireland arising from the EU Critical Raw Materials Act; the actions being taken to attract investment in mineral exploration, processing and recycling industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42228/26]

286. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to ensure Ireland remains competitive for mineral exploration investment while maintaining high environmental and community standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42229/26]

287. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether an assessment has been undertaken of skills shortages within the mineral exploration and mining sector; the measures being taken to support relevant geoscience and mining-related training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/26]

288. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by his Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if he will provide a breakdown by Department, local auth…

289. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by his Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original…

290. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of grants applied for under the SEAI windows and doors grants; the number drawn down since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42314/26]

291. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the Government intends to lead on responsible resource use and circular economy policy ahead of Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42382/26]

292. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the transposition of the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42383/26]

293. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the European Commission's proceedings against Ireland in relation to the incomplete transposition of the Single-Use Plastics Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42384/26]