Energy Prices

112. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to ensure that increased electricity demand from electric vehicle charging does not contribute to further electricity price inflation for households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53777/26]

113. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being considered to protect households from increasing electricity network charges arising from higher peak-time demand associated with electric vehicle charging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53778/26]

114. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which his Department reconciles the State's electric vehicle roll-out targets with EirGrid's warnings regarding winter electricity capacity margins; the additional generation, storage, demand-response or grid measures being planned to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matte…

120. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the additional affordability measures the Minister is considering to protect households from global fossil fuel price shocks in light of the SEAI’s recent finding that 79.2% of Ireland’s energy requirement remains fossil-based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54235/26]

92. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to control energy costs since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53450/26]

94. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the energy affordability action plan; the timeframe for the plan to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53721/26]

196. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €150 per month in tabular form; to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €250 per month, in tabular form; to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €…

197. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to report on the NEAT taskforce; when the final report will be published; if this report will be published in advance of the Dáil recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50405/26]

204. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the dates on which the NEAT taskforce and each subgroup met in each of the years since the taskforce's inception, in tabular form. [50415/26]

63. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is engaging with the EU Commission in relation to tax proposals under the AccelerateEU Communication to ensure that electricity is taxed less than gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48313/26]

73. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is engaging with the EU Commission in relation to tax proposals under the AccelerateEU Communication to lower taxes and excise on energy use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48312/26]

25. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that a loyal Electric Ireland customer received a €100 credit in 2023, followed by discounts of 28% in 2024, 18% in 2025, and 10% in 2026, if he is concerned that despite such discounts, the overall cost of electricity has continued to rise for the average household; and the steps being taken to address increa…

27. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that approximately one in seven families are reported to be in electricity arrears, the measures being taken to support these households; and whether further interventions are planned to prevent disconnections and reduce energy poverty. [46390/26]

28. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current impact of the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; his views on whether this represents an additional burden on consumers; and if he is satisfied that reductions in fuel costs are being passed on to customers rather than offset by increased ESB charges. [46391/26]

244. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether there is a statutory obligation for energy companies to publish their standard rates, with and without VAT, for electricity and gas; and if not, if he will consider changing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45014/26]

3. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of recent reports which confirm that Ireland has the highest electricity prices in the EU (details supplied); the measures he is taking to reduce prices; if he will reintroduce electricity credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44296/26]

22. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to providing free solar panels to households in receipt of fuel allowance, to support them with their energy bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/26]

28. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if energy credits will be considered in the upcoming budget; his plans to assist the public to combat energy price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44480/26]

35. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to reintroduce energy credits and immediately reform Ireland's energy market to bring electricity prices down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39765/26]

36. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated number of households currently experiencing fuel and energy poverty; and the steps he will take to help those most vulnerable to the fuel and energy crisis. [31308/26]

42. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he acknowledges the impact that prolonged delays in the warmer homes scheme are having on older persons, low-income families and vulnerable households living in energy poverty; whether additional funding, staffing or contractor capacity will be provided to accelerate delivery; and if he will make a stateme…

46. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to address the high cost of energy for households and small businesses, particularly in rural areas; if he will consider further targeted supports in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42815/26]

48. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to address persistently high electricity prices for households and small businesses, particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44340/26]

49. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to improve energy affordability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43466/26]

171. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to engage with all major energy suppliers as a matter of urgency to insist on a cap on energy prices (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44806/26]