12. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Climate; Energy and the Environment if his Department is aware of the current cost of electricity in Ireland relative to other EU member states; the factors contributing to higher prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35463/26]
Topics / Energy Prices
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsEnergy Prices
304 questions from 65 TDs, between 6 March 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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284 written, 20 oral
65
TDs have asked
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 32 |
| October 2026 | 3 |
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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
288. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the National Energy Affordability Taskforce will report. [35338/26]
307. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); his plans to tackle rising energy costs in a substantial way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/26]
88. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated Exchequer cost of fuel related subsidies and energy support schemes introduced in 2025 and 2026 within his Department’s remit; to provide a comparison with the level of funding allocated over the same period to decarbonisation measures and fossil fuel phase out initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
53. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department’s plans to support those most vulnerable to the energy crisis beyond the fuel allowance extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/26]
17. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Government will pass on measures to help cut energy prices now that the EU Commission has given permission to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31232/26]
261. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to assist households that are in arrears with their electricity bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30390/26]
262. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of recent increase in energy costs if it is proposed to make amendments to the recent home energy upgrade grant schemes announced by the SEAI in January 2026; if so, the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31182/26]
280. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department is carrying out research or examinations of the potential impact of EU proposals to decouple the renewable electricity price from fossil fuel prices; the way he will ensure that this will not disincentivise further renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29620/26]
303. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to review SEAI grant levels for solar PV and other energy upgrades given the increase in costs and the urgency of requirement of renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30641/26]
287. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason civil society groups have been excluded from participation in the National Energy Affordability Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29234/26]
85. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he is taking to shield households from the energy crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26188/26]
86. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the CRU price-gouging investigation with regard to energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27417/26]
104. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is satisfied that regulations regarding hardship metres and pay as-you-go metres are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26172/26]
106. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to tackle price gouging by energy retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27564/26]
114. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider legislating for an annual review of pass through of wholesale prices to customers to ensure that there is a constant monitoring of energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27439/26]
143. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is considering further energy supports for households reliant on home heating oil to support people struggling to heat their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26933/26]
154. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on his engagement with stakeholders in relation to the current fuel and energy costs challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27680/26]
161. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he or his officials have met with the CRU in the past six weeks to discuss price gouging with regard to energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27418/26]
394. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the basis for Ireland consistently being one of the most expensive countries in the EU in terms of the cost of home energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24024/26]
395. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any engagement he is having with the major energy suppliers in Ireland regarding the high level of charges they impose on customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24025/26]
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing that seeks to reduce the price of home electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24026/26]
397. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing that seeks to reduce the price of home electricity for people that do not qualify for the fuel allowance or other social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24027/26]
488. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department can calculate the cost of providing an amnesty or write off to the 320,000 people in arrears on their energy bills. [26204/26]
491. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he has introduced to support households from the surging price of home heating oil; the steps he is taking to shield households from the anticipated price rise in gas and electricity if a prolonged conflict takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26207/26]