Wind Energy Generation
An official questions-paper heading. 145 questions (6 oral, 139 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-16.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 9 |
| Mar 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 9 |
| Oct 2025 | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 |
| Feb 2026 | 15 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| Jun 2026 | 14 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Climate | 97 |
| Environment | 24 |
| Housing | 18 |
| Enterprise | 3 |
| Health | 2 |
| Transport | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Wind Energy Generation |
| 2025-12-18 | Wind Energy Generation |
| 2025-11-06 | Wind Energy Generation |
| 2025-11-06 | Wind Energy Generation |
| 2025-09-18 | Wind Energy Generation |
| 2025-09-18 | Wind Energy Generation |
The questions
Cathal Crowe
written
2026-02-24 · to Climate
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]
Pa Daly
written
2026-02-24 · to Climate
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]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2026-02-24 · to Climate
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]
John Clendennen
written
2026-02-12 · to Climate
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]
John Clendennen
written
2026-02-12 · to Climate
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. [115…
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-10 · to Climate
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]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-10 · to Climate
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]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-10 · to Climate
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]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-02-10 · to Climate
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]
Richard O'Donoghue
written
2026-02-10 · to Health
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 sta…
Carol Nolan
written
2026-02-04 · to Climate
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]
Carol Nolan
written
2026-02-04 · to Climate
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]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2026-01-27 · to Climate
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]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2026-01-22 · to Housing
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]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-13 · to Climate
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]
Barry Ward
oral
2025-12-18 · to Climate
104. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding initiatives within his Department that seek to prioritise the fast tracking of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73598/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí
written
2025-12-18 · to Climate
146. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department have forecasted the viability of Ireland becoming a net exporter of wind energy by 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73227/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-12-18 · to Climate
155. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland is still behind in its offshore wind energy generated electricity in comparison with 20 years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63293/25]
Michael Cahill
written
2025-12-18 · to Climate
286. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment where Ireland lies in the construction of offshore windfarms, whether built, in the course of being built, or planned; the criteria that attach to having a successful planning permission (distance from shore, visibility, and so on); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73495/25]