Parliamentary questions

153. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the National Retrofit Plan, specifically regarding the targets of retrofitting 500,000 homes and installing 400,000 heat pumps by 2030; the steps being taken to accelerate these initiatives; the means by which his Department propose to address the projected shortfall in heat pump installations, whi…

154. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of Ireland’s offshore wind energy projects, particularly the 5 GW target for 2030; the measures being taken to expedite planning, consenting, and grid connection processes to meet this goal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60532/25]

155. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address Ireland’s preparedness for the stricter EU air quality standards set to take effect in 2030; the actions being taken to meet these targets and reduce premature deaths from air pollution by 55 percent, as outlined in the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60533/…

156. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has undertaken or commissioned any assessment of the level of non-compliance by distance sellers and online retailers located outside the State with Irish environmental producer responsibility and recycling obligations; the estimated scale of financial losses to national compliance schemes arising from such no…

157. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has examined the feasibility of introducing a pay-on-behalf system, similar to those operating in France, Germany, Spain and Italy, whereby online marketplaces are required to collect and remit environmental compliance fees on behalf of non-registered third-party sellers; and if he will make a stat…

158. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms currently in place to ensure that all online and distance sellers, regardless of location, contribute fairly to environmental compliance and recycling schemes in Ireland; the number of enforcement actions or penalties issued since 2023; and if he will make a statement on the…

159. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department intends to bring forward proposals before 2026 to strengthen environmental compliance for distance sellers and online marketplaces; the expected timeline for consultation with compliance schemes and the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60578/25]

160. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to expanding the Better Energy Homes Programme to include replacement of items such as heat pumps that were installed without any grant support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60594/25]

161. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his policy regarding supporting and financially assisting agri-based biomethane plants across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60651/25]

162. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline for the full implementation of the National Biomethane Strategy, including when the Biomethane Implementation Group will publish an operational delivery plan. [60661/25]

163. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on progress toward the target of producing 5.7 TWh of biomethane by 2030; and the current number of operational anaerobic digestion plants connected to the gas grid. [60662/25]

164. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when national planning guidelines for anaerobic digestion and biomethane facilities will be published to ensure consistency and certainty for local authorities and developers. [60663/25]

165. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to ensure methane leakage monitoring and environmental safeguards are embedded in all biomethane projects supported by the State. [60664/25]

166. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on the implementation of the levy on disposable coffee cups as provided for in the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60723/25]

167. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has assessed the environmental impact of disposable coffee cups sent to landfill or incineration annually; and if he will publish the findings. [60724/25]

168. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered the success of local reusable cup initiatives, such as those in Fingal, Killarney, Bettystown, Trim, and Wicklow, in shaping national policy on single-use items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60725/25]

169. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will introduce a levy on disposable coffee cups to incentivise the use of reusable alternatives, in line with international best practice and the provisions of the Circular Economy Act 2022. [60726/25]

170. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has engaged with stakeholders involved in local reusable cup campaigns to inform the development of national waste reduction strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60727/25]

171. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline for implementing the proposed charge on disposable coffee cups; and if he will ensure that communities and businesses receive adequate support to transition to reusable systems. [60728/25]

56. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on progress towards our goal of 500,000 retrofit upgrades by 2030. [60239/25]

57. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes in Kildare North that have successfully received a solar electricity grant in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60240/25]

58. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on plans to introduce a levy on disposable cups proposed in the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60291/25]

59. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the procedures adopted by Ireland to transpose Article 16(5) of the RED III Directive, which requires that applicants and the public have easy access to simple procedures for the settlement of disputes concerning the permit-granting procedure and the issuance of permits to build and operate renewable energy…

60. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the work his Department is undertaking to prevent any future incidents similar to the Blackwater incident which occurred recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60335/25]

61. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to minimise the risk factors that contributed to the Blackwater fish kill incident. [60336/25]