published, they will be published for public consultation. I want to see an expansion of renewables, which we are seeing, and expansion of wind energy, solar, utilising biomethane and AD and other forms of renewable energy. For clarity's sake and for communities, the guidelines are being updated
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functions of the Irish Maritime Development Office to include a statutory mandate for planning, prioritising and advising of the funding for offshore wind energy port infrastructure? There is a clear bottleneck there. Can we commit to a concrete timeline for budget and oversight mechanisms to ensure that
Utilities. If we recall last weekend, the wind howled for three days, yet we had a cut-off on our own indigenous wind energy at 500 MW because we had the agreement on an interconnector. There are specific areas that can be looked at.
Moving on to housing
recognise the expertise this State has garnered in offshore and onshore wind energy and indeed solar. I was at the launch of the Timahoe North Solar Farm in Kildare only three weeks ago, an excellent facility that will provide energy to a significant number of people in Kildare
raises regularly. I think the Deputy and I agree on this but it is certainly my position and that of the Government that wind energy is a good thing. Renewable energy is a good thing. The health consequences of not having good clean renewable energy far outweigh other
because I have heard them in my constituency. I am also advocating on behalf of my constituents. They want to see the new wind energy guidelines published as soon as possible. The delay has been completely unacceptable. I referred to that in my opening statement.
When the guidelines
entrance to the Rush side of the Rush and Lusk train station.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Conor D. McGuinness - To discuss water and wastewater infrastructure in County Waterford.
Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the crisis of capacity
discuss the growing impacts of housing insecurity, particularly on older people.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the urgent need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the levels of State support available to amateur drama and musical theatre.
Deputy Conor D. McGuinness
private sector investment in these matters. There have to be guidelines. The Deputy's point is interesting because he instanced wind energy, solar and gas, and there are problems with all three. We have a significant energy security problem. In fact, one of the biggest issues facing
Dessie Ellis - To discuss the banning of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the urgent need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the levels of State support available to amateur drama and musical theatre.
Deputy Conor D. McGuinness
discuss online disinformation and the need to promote and resource media literacy initiatives.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss social welfare supports for separated parents who co-parent.
Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss
discuss the levels of State support available to amateur drama and musical theatre.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss social welfare supports for separated parents who co-parent.
Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss
quite constructive but it struck me the cards are stacked against local communities. Deputies may be for or against wind farms and wind energy. I have to say it is okay in the right place but it was not and is not okay at that location, because
discuss the levels of State support available to amateur drama and musical theatre.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss social welfare supports for separated parents who co-parent.
Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss
communities of Rathcormac, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Mogeely in County Cork.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the urgent need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the ongoing crisis of capacity at University Hospital Limerick.
Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss the shortfall in primary
flood relief programme for Rathcormac, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Mogeely in County Cork.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the urgent need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss the need for a national nursing home care policy.
Deputy David Cullinane - To discuss funding
discuss the flood relief programme for Rathcormac, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Mogeely, County Cork.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss the development of a new suicide reduction policy and related matters.
Deputy Danny Healy
legislative timelines for assessing and reimbursing medicines applied for by pharmaceutical companies.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the urgent need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - To discuss the lack of adequate aid to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Deputy Gary Gannon
legislative timelines for assessing and reimbursing medicines applied for by pharmaceutical companies.
Deputy Louis O'Hara - To discuss the need for updated wind energy development guidelines.
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher - To discuss the quashing of approval for the A5 dual carriageway, and its implications for the future
know the significant connection between climate change and biodiversity. Many of us have spoken here on the possibility for Ireland to be a wind energy superpower. We keep talking about it but the State has not done the necessary legwork to deliver it. I agree with Deputy Connolly
given a pretty good indication of whether it was a runner. That does not seem to happen anymore.
Planning guidelines on wind energy are grossly outdated. I think they date back to 2008. They are not purposeful for the industry and they are not fit for purpose
rail connectivity to Ireland West Airport Knock. The Government has failed to increase grid infrastructure to harness the potential of renewable wind energy on the western seaboard. Water and sewerage treatment plants, such as the one in the town of Newport, have not been delivered. The lack
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
In parliamentary questions
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way the new Offshore Renewable Energy Career Chart will support delivery of the skills pipeline identified in the Offshore Wind Skills Action Plan 2024, particularly in meeting Ireland’s offshore wind targets; and if he will make
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the delivery of Ireland’s onshore wind, offshore wind and solar generation targets under the Climate Action Plan; the installed capacity currently operational in each category; the capacity currently consented
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72958/25
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind capacity specifically for renewable hydrogen that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72960/25
Erin McGreehan
Written
Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department will develop a matched-funding model with corporate energy users, similar to a pilot (details supplied), to scale the redirection of surplus wind power into social housing and low-income private homes nationwide; and if he will make a statement
Martin Daly
Written
Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has reviewed current legislation governing solar and wind farms in the west of Ireland; the improvements being considered to support renewable energy development in Roscommon–Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61473/25
Ruairí Ó Murchú
Written
Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on plans to deliver onshore and offshore wind power and solar power in a sustainable way and on engaging with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the proportion of the 2030 target for onshore wind which has been achieved energised to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43010/25
Ruairí Ó Murchú
Written
Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on plans to deliver onshore and offshore wind power and solar in a sustainable way and engage with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43532/25
Mark Wall
Written
Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the current planning guidelines in use for an inland wind farm will be updated in view of the recent high court ruling in Wexford; if he has considered the consequences of this ruling
Carol Nolan
Written
Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the lessons that have been learned from the operation and wind-down of the Carbon Fund, particularly around the potential wastefulness of relying on international carbon offsets instead of practical, cost-effective measures at home that
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the action he is taking to address public concerns regarding onshore wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27231/26
Ciarán Ahern
Written
Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his response to the recent Supreme Court judgement on the Coolglass Wind Farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27883/26
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for the delivery of offshore wind that will be delivered by end of this decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/26
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an updated timeline for the delivery of Ireland’s offshore wind targets under CAP25, in view of industry concerns that the State is falling behind; and if he will make a statement on the matter
Barry Heneghan
Written
will outline the actions his Department is taking to enhance the resilience of Ireland’s energy transmission and distribution infrastructure in response to the increased risk of disruption from extreme wind events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30734/25
Frankie Feighan
Written
Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if she will consider exploring the feasibility of establishing a wind turbine trade school in the northwest to boost apprenticeships and employment in the green energy industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/25
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide the total electricity output (in GWh) generated by each onshore wind farm connected to the national grid in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to drive the delivery of Ireland's offshore wind targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49289/25
Barry Heneghan
Written
Local Government and Heritage whether he is satisfied that national renewable electricity and onshore wind targets are adequately reflected in Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies, local authority development plans and county renewable energy strategies; the engagement his Department has undertaken with the three regional assemblies and relevant local
Réada Cronin
Written
Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether plans are in place for the re-powering and extension of existing wind farms in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45952/26
Erin McGreehan
Written
Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to support hydrogen demonstration projects before large-scale offshore wind generation becomes available in the early 2030s; if EirGrid has identified locations where surplus renewable electricity could support electrolysers before
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the impact the suitability of our waters will have on the development of offshore wind, and on reaching our climate targets; and if he will outline the recommendations of a report he recently received
Carol Nolan
Written
Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of the recent EPA-funded Noise Annoyance Mapping study on wind turbine noise (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32404/26
Willie O'Dea
Written
Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the percentage of the electricity used in Ireland in 2025 that was generated by onshore wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27471/26
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