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will have lasting impacts. The Social Democrats would act. On top of our solar for all plan, we would invest €1 billion in wind energy. We have enough renewable resources in this country to become a net exporter of clean energy. The Government has thrown in the towel … things that leave nothing behind. If those corporation tax receipts fall away and we have not converted them into housing stock, renewable wind and solar energy, grid capacity, water infrastructure, public transport, and health capacity, then this Government will have squandered the greatest windfall in the history

provide certainty for families and businesses against the backdrop of global instability; and — that the Government continues to invest in retrofitting, boiler scrappage, wind energy and many other measures to help alleviate costs in the medium-term; notes that: — the Government has delivered one of the largest support

produced. Invariably, from across the House, people will come in and say they do not want a solar farm, they do not want wind energy, they do not want gas generation. Where does all of that lead

hold such events. Do not get me wrong: Arklow will be transformed in the next decade with huge investment in the green energy park, offshore wind turbines and great progress on the greenway. However, as it stands we do not have entertainment venues. If there were

taxation measures on energy companies. It requires using the full power of the State, through its investment arms, to properly expand renewable energy, including offshore wind, without delay. It requires actively promoting active travel and public transport, not increasing public transport fares as the Government has. Most importantly

diesel. These contractors and operators are involved in building houses and roads, sewerage and water schemes, industrial units and factories, and in energy projects involving wind, solar, the provision of electricity and connectivity. They work in the maintenance of our roads, water systems and all the services. With

million households with a cumulative income below €80,000. It would be a €400 energy credit to assist families with rising energy and electricity costs. With the increase in wholesale gas prices in recent times, if we think electricity prices are elevated now, after Christmas and coming into … Deputy Leo Varadkar a few years ago. That moonshot moment was supposed to be the development of large-scale offshore wind generation to provide us with the energy security we need and clean energy that would ultimately see Ireland become a net exporter of energy. Again, the vision

Finally, I want to talk about the lack of a long-term vision. We have repeatedly introduced measures to help households cope with energy shocks but we have done far too little to ensure they do not happen again. At household level, we should dramatically expand retrofitting, solar … vision extended beyond a single budget cycle. We need a serious national investment programme focused on offshore wind, grid expansion, interconnectors, battery storage, green hydrogen and wave and tidal energy. This is not going to be cheap. Grid upgrades alone could require between €10 billion and €20 billion

look behind the curtain and look at the reality, we see that not a single offshore wind project has been delivered. A country that should be a renewable energy powerhouse, creating jobs, strengthening our energy security and bringing down bills, is lagging so far behind. Where

grip on energy costs. Where is the cheaper energy that should have been provided? Where are the retrofits and heat pumps? The Government is way short of its own targets. Where is the offshore wind revolution? There will not be a blade wet for about ten years. Ireland

Government to play, a role for the regulator and one for the energy industry. Ultimately, our objectives should be very straightforward - keeping energy affordable, protecting households from the worst effects of international price shocks and reducing our exposure to those shocks over the longer term. That is particularly … together and to act quickly. We need to start investing significant funds in offshore wind farms. The ESB is one of the biggest investors off the coast of Scotland, supplying energy to hundreds of thousands of houses. Our people can do this. We need to engage with them

Taoiseach again. New figures from EirGrid show that more than 13% of available wind and solar electricity could not be used in the first nine months of this year. That is enough energy to power almost 500,000 homes. It is concerning that we are losing vast amounts

Government threw €3 billion at scattergun universal energy credits last time, all because an election was on the horizon. Three years from the next one, people who are worried sick about their bills can swing in the wind as far as the Government is concerned. I note … been said about extending the fuel allowance season by four weeks and the needs to happen. Where is the report of the energy affordability task force? We were supposed to have that last autumn, and it has been suppressed, as I understand it, because it says that

cheaper to heat her home or to commute to work or school. It has put a pittance on the budget for Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, retrofits and taken only €43 off the €1,500 cost of a home heating oil refill. The freezing of funding … wind off our coasts and a talented, educated population. This means that the Government could have invested to lower bills, decarbonise the economy and improve living standards for all. It could have imposed a windfall tax on the companies and data centres that were profiteering during this energy

part of the digital economy. It depends on the prism through which you look. I accept fully that there is an energy issue. Obviously, there was good news this morning in the interesting commentary from EirGrid that there was less possibility of outages this year compared with last … rooftop solar, to go back to Deputy Heneghan's point, and some of it is due to more onshore renewable solar and wind coming on stream, but we need an awful lot more. There is a need for debate. We do not have heavy industry

Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the 2006 wind energy development guidelines; and when new guidelines will be published. [71689/26

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to PQ69374/26, the timeline for delivering of the National Planning Statement in relation to onshore wind energy development; if it will be delivered in 2026; and the year this is projected to be delivered. [72067/26

Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department monitors the geographic concentration of proposed and approved onshore wind energy developments; the number of turbines approved and proposed in county Kilkenny; and whether consideration is given to ensuring an equitable distribution of renewable

Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of land owned by Coillte currently designated or leased for onshore wind energy developments in County Kilkenny; the criteria used by Coillte when selecting sites for renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a business operating wind turbines or other renewable energy generation assets will be permitted under the proposed direct lines/private wires regime to sell electricity to an adjoining community, sporting or voluntary organisation. [73378/26