274. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has examined the regulatory approaches taken in Germany and the United Kingdom in relation to plug-in mini solar systems; whether consideration is being given to the development of an Irish safety and certification framework, including approved equipment standards, installation guidance, consumer protection me…
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275. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will detail the scientific advice and evidence underpinning the decision to reduce the allowable catch under the recreational pollock fishing scheme through the introduction of a three fish daily bag limit; whether this decision is subject to review in light of concerns raised regarding barotrauma and the effectiveness of the m…
276. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kildare in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the …
277. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the basis on which the current levy arising from public expenditure overruns is being calculated and applied to his Department’s Vote; whether any categories of expenditure, including pay, pensions or staffing-related costs, are exempt from the levy within his Department; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas against which t…
278. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment what assessment has been made of the implications of the EU Commission ruling regarding the incentivisation of domestic biomethane production within the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35267/26]
279. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps the Government intends to take to revise the renewable heat obligation scheme in light of the EU Commission's finding that current plans are contrary to EU competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/26]
280. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider the proposal for a parallel renewable liquid fuels obligation scheme, similar to the renewable transport fuel obligation, to accelerate decarbonisation in the home heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/26]
281. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government's position on increasing the obligation levels for liquid fuels within the renewable heat obligation scheme, particularly given the industry's stated capacity to deliver a 20% blend immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35274/26]
282. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding options and support mechanisms that are currently available or are being developed to assist local authorities and dairy farmers in establishing anaerobic digestion facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35284/26]
283. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been made of the potential for anaerobic digestion to enhance Ireland's prospects in terms of its emission targets for 2030 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/26]
284. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to designating specific regions such as Offaly as pilot areas for the demonstration of anaerobic digestion possibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35286/26]
285. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific strategies that are being considered to facilitate and promote anaerobic digestion production within rural counties such as Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35287/26]
286. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the levels of fines or other compliance measures he is considering for the failure of data centres to comply with articles 11 and 12 of the Energy Efficiency Directive. [35308/26]
287. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline to enact the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35320/26]
288. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the National Energy Affordability Taskforce will report. [35338/26]
289. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism. [35339/26]
290. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Climate Action Plan will be published. [35800/26]
163. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under his aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Carlow in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on…
164. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under his aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kilkenny in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement …
165. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the analysis of an organisation (details supplied) of surplus grid energy that has taken place; if there is a proposal to make free surplus energy available to targeted customers in energy poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33507/26]
166. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will confirm, following remarks by the Taoiseach (details supplied), that it is the policy of his Department and the policy of Government to cease all commercial extraction of peat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33554/26]
167. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Departments, and bodies under their aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Louth in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on th…
168. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Departments, and bodies under their aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Dublin West in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on…
169. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department or any bodies and agencies under his aegis use software and or products from a company (details supplied); and the duration and cost of the contract; and the services they avail of from the company. [33715/26]
170. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department or any agency under its remit has examined the potential for a State supported bulk procurement or aggregated purchasing model for small-scale solar photovoltaic systems for households; if so, the findings of any such examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33733/26]