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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
392. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the use of HVO fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out any research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30687/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
393. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are solar panels in place on the rooftop or within the grounds of his Department building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30706/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
394. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a solar panel policy in place in relation to the installation of solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30724/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
395. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a solar panel policy in place in relation to the installation of solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by agencies under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30743/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of installing solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30761/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
397. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of installing solar panels on all buildings operated and owned by agencies under the control of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30782/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Transport
401. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any buildings operated and owned by his Department that have solar panels in place to support the energy demands of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30852/26]
William Aird Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Transport
184. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the potential of hemp as a source of biodiesel production, including estimates of fuel yield per hectare and its potential contribution to national renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/26]
William Aird Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Transport
193. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport whether current regulations permit the use of hemp-derived biodiesel in private vehicles and generators; whether any regulatory or technical barriers exist, particularly in relation to newer diesel engines; if plans are in place to support wider adoption of locally produced biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27547/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
732. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the way in which Ireland’s certification and audit framework for renewable liquid fuels will be strengthened to address concerns about feedstock integrity, particularly in the context of EU-level investigations. [25427/26]
Barry Ward Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
289. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he is having with Irish Rail in relation to increasing the use of solar power in the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21562/26]
Barry Ward Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
290. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of increasing the use of solar as part of the operation of the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21563/26]
Barry Ward Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
291. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of providing for solar panels on buildings owned by Irish Rail including all train stations, similar to what has been provided for schools across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21565/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 1 Apr 2025 · to Transport
321. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the potential fraud involved in the use of used cooking oil and palm oil effluent as products in renewable fuels, and the concerns of many involved in the renewable fuels industry that the large increase in the use of these products is having a detrimental impact on renewable fuel producers in Ireland, and may also be adding to enviro…
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 1 Apr 2025 · to Transport
322. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his plan to ensure that the EU maximum of 1.7% inclusion of Annex B products under the renewable fuels targets is adhered to; what actions his Department will take to insure that the current volumes of palm oil mill effluent and used cooking oils are examined and compliant with EU regulations, and also correctly audited and certified; and if he will ma…