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12 questions match, newest first.

Roderic O'Gorman Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Climate
254. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports and funding streams available for organisations involved in marine protection and conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45817/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Climate
260. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to protect biodiversity, especially when it comes to marine life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41509/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 12 May 2026 · to Climate
266. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the development of the Marine Protected Areas Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34566/26]
Paul Lawless Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Climate
194. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Marine Protected Areas Bill; when the Bill will be published; whether Clew Bay, or areas within or adjacent to it, are being considered for designation as a marine protected area (MPA); to provide an update on any scientific assessments, surveys, or consultations that have been carried out to inform this designati…
Pa Daly Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Climate
200. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the MPA legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8405/26]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Climate
327. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on whether the development of marine protection areas should be based on the principle of co-creation whereby all relevant stakeholders are involved in the designation process from the earliest possible stage, as recommended by the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage in their report on the pre-…
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Climate
191. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the National Marine Planning Framework ensures that the full picture of all activities in our national marine space are considered when drafting and designating the locations of marine protection areas. [71677/25]
Ciarán Ahern Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Climate
166. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Marine Protected Areas Bill; when the Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65898/25]
Eoghan Kenny Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Climate
215. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of kilometres squared that are designated as marine protected areas (MPAs); if further proposals will be submitted to OSPAR for further designations of MPAs within Ireland’s EEZ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59765/25]
Paul Murphy Written 18 Sep 2025 · to Climate
123. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will urgently introduce legislation to properly protect marine protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Climate
157. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the status of the Marine Protected Areas Legislation and whether a decision has been made to retain it as stand-alone legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46084/25]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Climate
158. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will publish the work done by his Department to date on the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46085/25]