Parliamentary questions

178. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way he will ensure Ireland’s energy infrastructure benefits from funding under the next period of the Connecting Europe Facility; the projects he will seek funding for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7261/26]

179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he will introduce legislation to put corridors through forestry on a statutory footing, and ensure that critical infrastructure is protected at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7262/26]

180. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if SEAI grant applicants who have been approved for a grant but haven’t drawn it down by 3 March 2026, will be automatically upgraded to the new grant levels for retrofitting windows and doors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7298/26]

181. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on his attendance at the North Sea Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7317/26]

182. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on the Celtic Interconnector; to provide an update on the progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7318/26]

183. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason the invalidity pension is not included in the list of qualifying payments for the fully funded warmer home schemes. [7326/26]

7. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether research has been undertaken to assess the anticipated costs to the consumer that will result from the renewable heat obligation; the details of these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6739/26]

8. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether research has been undertaken to assess the costs to fuel suppliers of complying with the renewable heat obligation; the details of these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/26]

241. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the consultation responses received in relation to the draft regulations on costs under section 294 of the Planning and Development Act 2024; the number of submissions that raised concerns regarding compliance with EU law and the Aarhus convention; whether the proposals will be revised in light of those submissions;…

242. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he would consider creating a targeted SEAI operated schemes for non-institutional landlords that would seek to increase the uptake in retrofitting projects by landlords to ensure that rented properties meet a high level BER rating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6034/26]

243. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current Government policy in relation to radon gas in residential properties; the level of funding or financial supports available to homeowners where harmful levels of radon are identified and remedial works are required; if he will consider the introduction of a targeted grant scheme to assist households …

244. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the provisions in place to protect power supplies to homes and other businesses when there is excess power demand, potentially caused by data-centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5453/26]

245. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount his Department has spent on legal fees for each of the years 2020-2025, in tabular form. [5531/26]

246. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a breakdown of expenditure by his Department and bodies, agencies or organisations under his remit on paid verification services on a platform (details supplied) or any other verified account products, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of verified accounts held under e…

247. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the introduction of the disposable coffee cup levy, as promised in the Circular Economy Act 2022, is planned to take place. [5651/26]

248. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of households in electricity and gas arrears in 2025, as reported by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, and the level of disconnections carried out. [5676/26]

249. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the 34 actions detailed under the "Looking forward to 2025" section of the ARET Annual Review 2024-2025 and Key Actions 2025-2026 published in July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5728/26]

250. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the 27 actions detailed under the "Looking forward to 2025" section of the Offshore Wind Energy Programme Annual Review 2024 and Key Actions for 2025 published in June 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5729/26]

251. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will initiate a review of the National Retrofit Plan and the related Better Energy Homes; Warmer Homes and the Solar Electricity Grant schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/26]

252. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount provided each year to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) from the European Regional Development Fund; the schemes this money supported and the average spend per scheme per year;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/26]

253. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a breakdown of all current taskforces under his Department’s remit; the objectives and progress of each taskforce; if he plans to set up any additional taskforces, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5732/26]

254. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the development of a just transition strategy by his Department; when he expects this Strategy to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5733/26]

255. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for a detailed update on the work of the Just Transition Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5734/26]

256. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given the ongoing instability caused by the USA foreign policy and potential for economic sanctions and tariffs between the EU and USA, if the Government developed contingency plans for alternative energy supply given Ireland’s reliance on importing US petroleum and gas; and if he will make a statement on the m…

257. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on work of the Energy Security Group, including completed and ongoing areas of work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5742/26]