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comes in. It presents an opportunity for regional development in a way we have not had before. Deputy McAuliffe just mentioned energy. Onshore wind energy along the west coast is in surplus, and I hope this will eventually be the case for offshore wind energy. It will … Dublin region. However, the west coast and western region, from Mayo all the way up to Donegal, is ripe for development because of wind energy. For data, you need good links or connections. All the transatlantic cables come ashore in the region. The workforce requirements are limited enough

also fallen behind when it comes to the regulation of offshore vehicles, which is dealt with in Part 5, especially with regard to wind energy. This is of particular interest and importance to the future development of offshore renewable energy projects, which the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach will no doubt … Bill and proper democratic processes were disregarded. I have a number of questions for the Minister of State. It is important to reference Wind Energy Ireland. It has commented on the text of the Bill. With regard to section 8 in particular, which sets out the functions

want to learn about AI and the societal challenges we face. AI will drive the consumption of water and energy, including wind energy in Ireland. Ireland has and will have the potential to be one of the leading exporters of wind energy in western Europe. That energy

been dumped. This could have heated more than 2 billion hot water tanks. Last year alone, more than €420 million worth of wind energy was effectively earthed. This is enough to provide real relief for thousands of families struggling to keep their homes warm. At the same time … models already exist. In fact, initiatives are under way right now in Ireland, such as EnergyCloud, which demonstrate the feasibility of using surplus wind energy to heat water for families in need. This project, led by forward-thinking organisations, has already provided free hot water tanks on more

That is a problem. The US says it will be fossil fuels. The French say it will be nuclear power. Ireland will have wind energy but there will be a gap in between. When the wind starts to flow - offshore wind in particular - we hope there will

erosion and the sea level rising. Another thing that has come up for me today, which is significant, in the area of wind energy and renewables is the plan to build extraordinarily high muilte gaoithe off the coast of Carna. The plan is to put more than … energy. We want people in the community to come on board with these endeavours and then we have such a big scheme as this going to An Bord Pleanála with no hard copy. I mention this in particular because I have a letter here about an existing wind

regarding the guidelines. The factual position is that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is progressing a focused review of the wind energy development guidelines. The review is examining a number of key aspects, including noise, setback distances, shadow flicker, community obligation and dividend and grid … informed, is highly technical in nature. The Departments have also been engaging on proposals regarding the measurement and assessment of noise from wind turbines to ensure they are robust and fit for purpose, having regard to various targets that have been set. Further to this engagement

discuss the need for additional school places for children with autism in Fingal west. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss the long-awaited new wind energy guidelines. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss regulation of airborne drones used for commercial for delivery purposes. Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss

discuss the need for additional school places for children with autism in Fingal west. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss the long-awaited new wind energy guidelines. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss regulation of airborne drones used for commercial delivery purposes. Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss long-term

standards. We also need to regulate offshore service vessels because they are required if we are to take full advantage of offshore wind energy. We have made progress towards achieving two important policy objectives with this Bill. As I said, this Bill is about enhancing our maritime safety

will be using one third of our electricity by the end of this decade. Over the past five years, all of the additional wind energy produced in Ireland has been more than outstripped by data centre growth. The programme for Government gives the green light for even more

Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss provision of an ASD class at Scoil Eoin, Ballincollig. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss the long-awaited new wind energy guidelines. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss the regulation of airborne drones used for commercial delivery purposes. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí - To discuss

carbon neutrality by 2050, which we all support. Bord na Móna has commenced development of a €2.7 billion pipeline of renewable energy projects across wind, solar and hydrogen to deliver 3.5 TWh of renewable energy by 2030 and has delivered a 1 GW pipeline of renewable energy projects

must change. There needs to be investment in energy infrastructure, with the grid being upgraded and progress made on offshore wind generation, particularly off the west coast. Energy security is also an issue that needs to be prioritised, with alternative supplies being made available to ensure redundant energy

demand can in turn drive the type of investment that we need to see in renewable energy in this country. We need to see improvements in the amount of offshore wind that we will develop over the next five, ten or 15 years. Data centres have a role

green energy revolution, which is vital for the west and south west of the country. Our incredible 640 GW of potential for renewables is going to slip through our fingers. After 14 years in government, it is incredible that we still have no offshore wind or even planning … vision includes significant supply-side investment in accessible and affordable schemes, expanding public, community and domestic ownership of renewables and reform of our energy market, one in which the burden of transition is distributed more equitably, not to a corporate buyout. If people are being mandated to make

extreme weather events. My question for the Government is where is the preparation for the next storm. We have had snow and wind. What preparation is in place so that we are not scrambling as we were in the response to this storm in all the areas? Short … which we could support people to be resilient when these emergency storms happen. One area is the roll-out of renewable energy on an individual basis for a house or apartment block on a block-by-block basis. We know that there are ways in which solar energy

widespread Red and Orange weather warnings were issued across Ireland and the UK ahead of the rapidly strengthening storm; Ireland experienced gale/storm force winds, including severe damaging and destructive gusts of over 183 kilometres per hour, a record for Ireland; and this unprecedented storm caused extensive damage … will continue to co-ordinate intensive efforts to restore power, telecommunications and broadband connectivity to those who continue to experience outages; — specific energy-related actions have been prioritised to be delivered once the initial storm response has been completed: — an enhanced Winter 2025 Grid Resilience Plan; — a full

incredible. In particular, I pay tribute to the nurses and staff of some hospitals. On the night of the storm, before the worst winds hit, staff and nurses in hospitals throughout Ireland, including Clonakilty Community Hospital, Bantry Hospital, Cork University Hospital and, I am sure, hospitals in County … certain works to existing buildings. The climate action plan commits to reducing the use of fossil fuels in buildings and that the energy performance requirements for new buildings are set out in accordance with the nearly zero energy building, NZEB, requirements of the energy performance of buildings directive

said, Ireland experienced an unprecedented storm, one that none of us has seen in our lifetime, that led to damaging, dangerous and destructive wind gusts, causing widespread power outages on our distribution system. Reports from ESB Networks indicate that the worst affected counties were Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Longford … this be done - and it will be done - to identify those specific projects and investments that are needed to future-proof Ireland's energy grid and to adapt to the challenges of climate change. It is essential that companies and regulators responsible for protecting our citizens are appropriately

Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the progression of the new guidelines for wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8403/25

Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the potential to develop a market for domestic wind energy production, given the successful roll out of domestic solar production in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the expansion of the Offshore Wind Energy Taskforce to include IDA Ireland, as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6775/25

Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when updated wind energy development guidelines can be expected, particularly in regard to setback distances from households related to the significant height of modern turbines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4154/25

Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he will take to ensure rural communities are protected from over saturation of industrial-scale wind energy developments and their adverse effects on residential amenities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/25

Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when his Department will update guidelines on solar and wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4526/25

list, of all wind turbine noise reports received to, or commissioned, since 2014, including the date, title, consultancy (where applicable), and any other agencies involved, in tabular form, including reports commissioned by relevant bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and Skillnet