Questions

272. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he expects to publish the responses received as part of the Department’s September to October 2024 consultation on plug in mini solar systems; whether his Department intends to publish a roadmap or framework for the potential introduction of plug in mini solar systems in Ireland; the engagement that has taken place with ESB Net…

273. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the potential benefits of plug-in mini solar systems for households that may not be able to access traditional rooftop solar installations, including apartment residents, renters and persons living in social and affordable housing; whether consideration is being given to any pi…

274. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has examined the regulatory approaches taken in Germany and the United Kingdom in relation to plug-in mini solar systems; whether consideration is being given to the development of an Irish safety and certification framework, including approved equipment standards, installation guidance, consumer protection me…

275. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will detail the scientific advice and evidence underpinning the decision to reduce the allowable catch under the recreational pollock fishing scheme through the introduction of a three fish daily bag limit; whether this decision is subject to review in light of concerns raised regarding barotrauma and the effectiveness of the m…

276. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kildare in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the …

277. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the basis on which the current levy arising from public expenditure overruns is being calculated and applied to his Department’s Vote; whether any categories of expenditure, including pay, pensions or staffing-related costs, are exempt from the levy within his Department; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas against which t…

278. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment what assessment has been made of the implications of the EU Commission ruling regarding the incentivisation of domestic biomethane production within the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35267/26]

279. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps the Government intends to take to revise the renewable heat obligation scheme in light of the EU Commission's finding that current plans are contrary to EU competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/26]

280. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider the proposal for a parallel renewable liquid fuels obligation scheme, similar to the renewable transport fuel obligation, to accelerate decarbonisation in the home heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/26]

281. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government's position on increasing the obligation levels for liquid fuels within the renewable heat obligation scheme, particularly given the industry's stated capacity to deliver a 20% blend immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35274/26]

282. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding options and support mechanisms that are currently available or are being developed to assist local authorities and dairy farmers in establishing anaerobic digestion facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35284/26]

283. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been made of the potential for anaerobic digestion to enhance Ireland's prospects in terms of its emission targets for 2030 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/26]

284. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to designating specific regions such as Offaly as pilot areas for the demonstration of anaerobic digestion possibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35286/26]

285. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific strategies that are being considered to facilitate and promote anaerobic digestion production within rural counties such as Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35287/26]

286. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the levels of fines or other compliance measures he is considering for the failure of data centres to comply with articles 11 and 12 of the Energy Efficiency Directive. [35308/26]

287. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the timeline to enact the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35320/26]

288. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the National Energy Affordability Taskforce will report. [35338/26]

289. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism. [35339/26]

290. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Climate Action Plan will be published. [35800/26]

291. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34079/26]

292. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the expected date on which the Strategic Workforce Plan for the Defence Forces will be submitted for her consideration; whether it is intended to publish the plan in full or in part; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34126/26]

293. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence whether the forthcoming Strategic Workforce Plan will include defined workforce targets, timelines, and key performance indicators for each service branch, including the Air Corps; and if she will outline the nature of those targets and oversight mechanisms [34127/26]

294. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the approved establishment strength and current overall personnel strength of the Air Corps for each year from 2023 to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34128/26]

295. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of authorised pilot posts within the Air Corps and the number currently filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34129/26]

296. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel currently in the Air Corps pilot training pipeline; the annual intake capacity; and the projected annual output over the next three years. [34130/26]