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]
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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]
168. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the allocation of community benefit funds from wind farm projects in County Offaly in 2025; the way these funds are distributed to affected residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/26]
182. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the contribution of onshore wind farms to reducing electricity prices for consumers in rural areas like County Offaly; if alternatives such as biomass will be prioritised to avoid over-reliance on wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/26]
259. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his strategy for repowering existing windfarms when existing turbines reach end of life. [6156/26]
335. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the construction of offshore windfarms, whether built, in the course of being built, or planned; the criteria attached to having a successful planning permission (distance from shore, visibility, etc); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74481/25]
346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the decommissioning of a wind farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74744/25]
347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to replace the level of energy output from a wind farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74745/25]
348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of planned offshore wind farms; the stages of progression in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74746/25]
349. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps taken when there are no bids in auctions related to the construction of offshore wind infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74747/25]
350. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of offshore wind infrastructure project proposals that have received no formal bids in relation to their construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74748/25]
351. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are any further initiatives proposed by his Department to increase support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74749/25]
104. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding initiatives within his Department that seek to prioritise the fast tracking of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73598/25]
146. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department have forecasted the viability of Ireland becoming a net exporter of wind energy by 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73227/25]
155. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland is still behind in its offshore wind energy generated electricity in comparison with 20 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63293/25]
286. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment where Ireland lies in the construction of offshore windfarms, whether built, in the course of being built, or planned; the criteria that attach to having a successful planning permission (distance from shore, visibility, and so on); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73495/25]
51. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the impact the suitability of our waters will have on the development of offshore wind, and on reaching our climate targets; and if he will outline the recommendations of a report he recently received on the matter (details supplied). [72751/25]
81. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for onshore wind that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72957/25]
82. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72958/25]
84. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind capacity specifically for renewable hydrogen that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72960/25]
88. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he expects any of the 5GW offshore wind targeted for delivery by 2030 will be energised by 2030, as opposed to being under construction; to provide a detailed timeline of when he anticipates each project will be energised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64273/25]
89. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 5GW of offshore wind targeted for 2030 that will be energised by 2030; the proportion that will be under construction by 2030; the proportion, if any, that will have yet to begin construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64274/25]
81. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will acknowledge that the High Court has now ruled in multiple cases that wind turbine noise can constitute a nuisance, even where developments are compliant with planning conditions; and his plans to ensure that Ireland’s regulatory framework adequately protects affected residents. [60859/25]
82. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the acceleration of offshore wind development under the Climate Action Plan 2025, including progress on grid integration and planning reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60514/25]