Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan

261. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has considered the Offshore Wind Action Plan 2026 published by an organisation (details supplied); the steps being taken by his Department to ensure the delivery of offshore wind projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45953/26]

145. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress that has been made in addressing the planning, grid and delivery bottlenecks identified in the Offshore Wind Energy Programme Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44689/26]

314. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the potential role for off shore geological gas storage as part of Ireland's energy security approach; the administrative, regulatory and legislative steps that are needed to facilitate it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42936/26]

455. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any initiative within his Department that seeks to prioritise the fast-tracking of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25390/26]

519. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the Government Offshore Energy Clearinghouse is having an impact; and the way in which it has improved the timelines for delivery of offshore energy. [27065/26]

521. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made to date in advancing offshore renewable energy projects off the Irish coast, including the number of projects that have received Maritime Area Consents; the status of grid connection arrangements for those projects; the expected commissioning timelines for the first operational offshore wind farms…

348. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether a coordinated national strategy is in place or in development to provide offshore renewable energy marshalling and laydown capacity, including any review of the National Ports Policy and associated capital funding mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9525/26]

261. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the current DMAP process; the timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6158/26]

262. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role he envisions for the community of Arklow, County Wicklow in the development of the offshore renewable sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6161/26]

147. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the impact the suitability of Ireland’s waters will have on the development of offshore wind in Ireland (details supplied) and on reaching our climate targets; if he will outline the recommendations of a report he recently received on the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72820/2…

149. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to accelerate the delivery of offshore wind energy projects, including grid connection, planning timelines and port infrastructure readiness; the key barriers currently delaying deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73231/25]

95. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline the number of new offshore renewable energy projects currently in the maritime area consent process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64293/25]

169. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he anticipates a decision in the coming months on the three phase 1 offshore renewable energy projects for which An Bord Pleanála has requested further information; if he will provide an indicative timeline for construction should approval be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35335/25…

25. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of delays in securing marine use licenses and maritime area consents; the steps being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22029/25]

26. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact of delays in granting marine use licenses on maritime activities and projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22032/25]

27. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of delays in securing maritime area consents; the steps being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/25]

28. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact of delays in granting maritime area consents on offshore renewable energy projects and other maritime developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/25]

29. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the statutory deadlines for processing applications for marine use licences and maritime area consents by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22039/25]