Parliamentary questions

101. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider implementing a comprehensive strategy for the utilisation of surplus renewable energy to help reduce energy poverty, in the context of increasing energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60479/25]

102. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the investigation into the fish kill on the River Blackwater in August 2025; the actions being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future; if he is satisfied with the current EPA licensing and enforcement regime, particularly in light of recent non-compliance issues at industrial sites; …

103. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he accepts that that lobbying efforts by officials in the EU may not work in relation to payments (details supplied); and the way in which he plans to reduce emissions before the finances of the State are deeply impacted from 2030 onwards. [59824/25]

104. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline his Department's policy on the building of new incinerator facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59732/25]

105. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department plans to remediate former landfill sites throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60241/25]

106. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures that will be implemented in 2026 to strengthen critical infrastructure including energy supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60440/25]

107. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the roll-out of deposit return scheme machines; the mechanisms put in place to repair faults and address overcapacity issues where they occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59382/25]

108. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress on publishing the regulations for anaerobic digesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59354/25]

109. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to strengthen the powers and remit of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in light of the persistent gap between wholesale and retail electricity prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59706/25]

110. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an updated timeline for the delivery of Ireland’s offshore wind targets under CAP25, in view of industry concerns that the State is falling behind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60486/25]

111. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on proposed regulations for battery energy storage systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59451/25]

112. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan 2025; the progress on legacy actions from previous plans; the timeline for publication of CAP26; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60393/25]

113. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the changes that will be made to the terms of Repak’s new licence to operate as an approved body for packaging waste recovery, following the EPA statement in September that it was “almost certain” that Ireland will miss mandatory recycling targets in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60474/2…

114. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the analysis his Department has undertaken into the effect the withdrawal of energy credits in budget 2026 will have on the rates of energy poverty and energy arrears in Irish households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60470/25]

115. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the Government's retrofitting targets across private housing have been set for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60420/25]

116. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider rolling out countrywide the Pure Mile Project that works successfully in County Wicklow and the Dublin uplands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60485/25]

117. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the business energy upgrade scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50831/25]

118. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he aware of the extent of energy poverty in Ireland; the measures that will be put in place to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50387/25]

119. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his proposals to address Irish households paying amongst the highest electricity prices in Europe. [60491/25]

120. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions his Department is undertaking to tackle rising electricity prices; whether his Department will initiate new actions in view of the recent IEA report on electricity prices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60469/25]

121. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of Ireland's progress on meeting recycling goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60289/25]

122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding 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. [59381/25]

123. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment how the Government proposes to fulfil its pledge in the programme for Government to invest in waste sorting technology following the EPA statement in September that it was “almost certain” that Ireland will miss mandatory recycling targets in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60475/25]

124. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of his Department’s plan to increase the staff headcount of the CRU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60216/25]

125. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount allocated to EirGrid in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and the purpose of such allocations. [60490/25]