110. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to detail any legislation and policy documents relating to the regulation of air quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60366/26]
Topics / Air Quality
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsAir Quality
13 questions from 12 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 7 September 2026.
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| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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150. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment which public authority is responsible for deciding when a wildfire-smoke or air-quality alert should be issued; and the thresholds or criteria used. [60497/26]
151. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if official monitoring stations or local authority sensors recorded elevated PM2.5 or PM10 levels in or near Sandyford and Goatstown during the period 27 and 28 of July 2026 particularly during the night; and if those readings will be published. [60488/26]
281. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider a mandate for flue cleaning as is the case in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42100/26]
155. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address Ireland’s preparedness for the stricter EU air quality standards set to take effect in 2030; the actions being taken to meet these targets and reduce premature deaths from air pollution by 55 percent, as outlined in the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60533/25]
816. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider providing air purifiers for classrooms for covid prevention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59133/25]
122. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on Ireland's capacity to monitor air pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48945/25]
125. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the locations of air monitoring stations in the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare areas; the criteria for where these stations are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48185/25]
20. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the actions he has taken to continue efforts to raise air quality standards, especially in urban areas, ensuring healthier environments for all, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39959/25]
60. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to set up a specific fund for local authorities for the installation of air monitoring units in urban areas; and the level of air monitoring taking place across the State. [17839/25]
93. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what protections exist for people experiencing air pollution from neighbouring properties in the form of wood burning stoves; what regulations govern the use of wood burning stoves in residential areas; if an air pollution amendment Bill will address this regulatory gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1266/…
95. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to introduce public air quality monitors in Galway, as some constituents with consumer grade devices are showing noteworthy results (details supplied). [1422/25]
102. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to address poor air quality in breach of World Health Organisation guidelines, to identify particular towns or geographical areas of concern to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1713/25]