Renewable Energy Generation

41. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to financially de-risk early hydrogen production and export focused pilot projects, following the Department's commissioning of a 2025 study indicating Ireland's potential to produce significantly more renewable hydrogen than domestic demand; and whether export-oriented pilots will receive ta…

166. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 689 of 12 May 2026, if he will clarify what is meant by "under the microgeneration support scheme led by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, 'solar PV is available for all domestic premises'; the way in which this is the case if local authority tenants …

229. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the updated renewable energy planning guidelines will be published; the current status of their preparation and consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37541/26]

11. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on progress on the 2025 Programme for Government commitment to 'explore funding models of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy which would reduce electricity bills for households and businesses'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …

278. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment what assessment has been made of the implications of the EU Commission ruling regarding the incentivisation of domestic biomethane production within the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35267/26]

279. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps the Government intends to take to revise the renewable heat obligation scheme in light of the EU Commission's finding that current plans are contrary to EU competition law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/26]

280. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider the proposal for a parallel renewable liquid fuels obligation scheme, similar to the renewable transport fuel obligation, to accelerate decarbonisation in the home heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35273/26]

281. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government's position on increasing the obligation levels for liquid fuels within the renewable heat obligation scheme, particularly given the industry's stated capacity to deliver a 20% blend immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35274/26]

282. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding options and support mechanisms that are currently available or are being developed to assist local authorities and dairy farmers in establishing anaerobic digestion facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35284/26]

283. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been made of the potential for anaerobic digestion to enhance Ireland's prospects in terms of its emission targets for 2030 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35285/26]

284. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to designating specific regions such as Offaly as pilot areas for the demonstration of anaerobic digestion possibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35286/26]

285. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific strategies that are being considered to facilitate and promote anaerobic digestion production within rural counties such as Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35287/26]

289. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism. [35339/26]

65. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he expects rates for solar panel grants to increase; if such an increase will be available retrospectively to applications that are approved under the current rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/26]

66. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific measures in place to address the upfront cost barrier for older persons seeking to install solar photovoltaic panels; whether options such as grant prepayment, pay-as-you-save models, or low-cost financing are under active consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32035/26]

67. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has assessed the cohort of older homeowners who do not qualify for fully funded retrofit schemes but are unable to afford the upfront cost of solar panel installation; the estimated size of this cohort; if targeted supports are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32036/26]

68. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether an assessment has been carried out on the adequacy of current solar photovoltaic grant levels for older persons on fixed incomes, having regard to installation costs; if any revisions to grant levels are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32037/26]

69. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if any review has been undertaken to identify barriers faced by older persons in accessing solar panel grants, including awareness, administrative requirements and financial constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/26]

80. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration is being given to the inclusion of renewable liquid fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil, within a revised renewable heat obligation or any alternative support scheme; the measures being considered to ensure that households and businesses reliant on liquid fuels have access to practica…

81. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment that has been undertaken of the potential for domestic production of hydrotreated vegetable oil in Ireland; whether the Government is examining the way such production could be supported through energy policy measures, including proposed private wires legislation; and if he will make a statement on …

82. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the analysis that has been carried out on the role of hydrotreated vegetable oil and other renewable liquid fuels as part of Ireland's overall heating and energy mix; whether blending or integration with existing fuel systems is under consideration; the regulatory or policy measures that are being considered to su…

90. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current average processing time for traditional homes pilot applications once a full application has been submitted to SEAI; the number of applications currently awaiting assessment under the scheme; his plans to improve processing times; if there is a need for increased resources to deal with the number of a…

91. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the SEAI plans to publish a report or data outlining clear timelines and processing data for the traditional homes pilot scheme; the way in which his Department is monitoring the processing of applications and whether he is concerned that delays are dissuading homeowners from proceeding with retrofit projects;…

492. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider amending Part L of the Building Regulations to introduce a mandatory requirement that all new-build residential properties be equipped with an on-site renewable energy system such as solar panels or other appropriate technologies together with integrated battery storage solutions (details s…

14. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the work of the Cabinet offshore energy clearing house. [7890/26]