168. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details in relating to any engagements or involvement Ireland has had with the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21258/26]
Topics / Wind Energy Generation
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsWind Energy Generation
149 questions from 52 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 6 October 2026.
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143 written, 6 oral
52
TDs have asked
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
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140. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to confirm that his attention has been drawn to the HSE’s 2017 Position Paper on Wind Turbines and Public Health being withdrawn; to outline when, if at all, his Department engaged with the HSE regarding its withdrawal, particularly in light of his Department’s responsibilities in relation to environmental noise; to set out the …
146. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the provision of wind energy; the targets for its provision in 2026; whether there are sufficient resources in place to ensure that offshore wind energy can be on-shored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14751/26]
152. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 298, 301 and 302 of 10 February 2026, whether his Department has undertaken a delivery risk assessment of the 5 GW offshore wind target for 2030 in light of the anticipated planning determinations in 2026, construction timelines to 2030, and grid connection dates extending to 2031 and 2033; th…
153. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the percentage of energy used in 2025 that was generated by indigenous wind power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/26]
181. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for the delivery of offshore wind that will be delivered by end of this decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/26]
182. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of offshore wind turbines that are functional at present; if he will provide the most up to date figure for operational offshore wind capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14301/26]
232. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the methodology used to attribute wind energy generation to individual counties, including the way in which generation is assigned where wind farms span more than one local authority area or where output is reported at regional or national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11536/26]
236. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the methodology used to attribute solar photovoltaic capacity and electricity generation to individual counties; the way in which data is compiled where installations span multiple local authority areas or where output is reported at regional or national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11542/26]
295. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the full delivery chain required for offshore wind deployment; the elements presenting the greatest delivery risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9711/26]
298. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of offshore wind projects that have received maritime area consent but have not progressed due to port, grid or supply chain constraints; the estimated generation capacity involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/26]
301. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the cumulative offshore wind generation capacity that is consented, planned or in development; the proportion dependent on grid or port infrastructure that is not yet operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9733/26]
302. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated grid connection timelines for offshore wind projects currently in the development pipeline, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9734/26]
1085. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of health-related statements currently published on Wind Energy Ireland’s website (details supplied); if she will confirm whether the quotation accurately reflects her Departments official position and the current scientific and public health evidence base; if her Department has authorised or approved the use of this statement in public com…
168. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the allocation of community benefit funds from wind farm projects in County Offaly in 2025; the way these funds are distributed to affected residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/26]
182. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the contribution of onshore wind farms to reducing electricity prices for consumers in rural areas like County Offaly; if alternatives such as biomass will be prioritised to avoid over-reliance on wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/26]
259. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his strategy for repowering existing windfarms when existing turbines reach end of life. [6156/26]
409. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will put be an immediate moratorium on any wind turbine projects until updated wind energy regulations are established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5271/26]
335. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the construction of offshore windfarms, whether built, in the course of being built, or planned; the criteria attached to having a successful planning permission (distance from shore, visibility, etc); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74481/25]
346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the decommissioning of a wind farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74744/25]
347. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to replace the level of energy output from a wind farm (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74745/25]
348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of planned offshore wind farms; the stages of progression in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74746/25]
349. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps taken when there are no bids in auctions related to the construction of offshore wind infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74747/25]
350. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of offshore wind infrastructure project proposals that have received no formal bids in relation to their construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74748/25]
351. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are any further initiatives proposed by his Department to increase support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74749/25]