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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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Showing questions asked by Barry Ward under the heading Renewable Energy Generation.

42 questions match, newest first.

Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1311. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 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. [30753/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1312. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 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. [30774/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1315. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 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. [30844/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Rural
1323. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [30703/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Rural
1324. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [30721/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Rural
1325. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [30758/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Rural
1326. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [30779/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Rural
1329. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [30849/26]
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]
Barry Ward Oral 24 Feb 2026 · to Climate
149. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any 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. [13792/26]
Barry Ward Written 18 Sep 2025 · to Climate
136. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49041/25]
Barry Ward Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Climate
171. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will set out the provisions he intends to promote to facilitate the circular economy and the reuse and repair of household items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41177/25]
Barry Ward Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Climate
172. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he will take to reduce the cost of rented household appliances to promote the circular economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41179/25]
Barry Ward Written 22 Jan 2025 · to Environment
109. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he will take to increase provision of solar farming in otherwise unusable open space like airports and motorway verges and central reservations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2006/25]
Barry Ward Written 22 Jan 2025 · to Environment
110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will commit to a programme of installation of solar panels on all public buildings including schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/25]