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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: That is the most pathetic answer I have ever heard. The Minister has responsibility for this area but he is acting like a commentator. As far as I can see, energy companies are laughing at him, the Government and the regulator, which the Minister refuses to resource and empower. By extension, these companies are laughing at ordinary customers. This is not something I cannot stand for....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I have two questions. What engagement has the Minister had directly with energy companies to ensure the reductions in wholesale prices are passed on to customers? Equally, and the Minister referred to this in his initial response, the cap on market revenues is wholly inadequate. It does not capture any of the bumper profits companies made during last July, August and September. A price of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: France operates within European law.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Some of them have not received a bill in four months now.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 110. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he intends to expand the Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce to bring ports, the ORE industry and State agencies together to improve readiness to deliver offshore wind, including through the possible introduction of an Irish strategic port investment model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19964/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the immediate plans for the North-South Interconnector; the legal basis on which agencies intend to access private lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19965/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of retrofits completed under all SEAI schemes; the total number per scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20012/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of retrofits completed under the better energy warmer homes scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20013/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 183. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of fully funded retrofits completed under the better energy warmer homes scheme and the better energy warmth and well-being scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20015/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of retrofits completed under the better energy warmth and well-being scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20017/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 185. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of retrofits completed under the better energy homes scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20018/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 187. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of retrofits completed under the one-stop shop (National Homes retrofit); and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20020/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (27 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total number of Solar PV's completed under the SEAI scheme; and the total per post-conversion rating, per scheme in 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [20019/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: By the Government's own assessment, anything above €92 per megawatt-hour for wind- and solar-generated electricity can be considered a windfall gain. Last July, Irish renewable energy companies were paid €182 for wind and solar; in August, €204; and in September, €341. By any measure, these are supernormal windfall profits, but here is the problem. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment about warmer homes scheme particularly in relation to the finding of the 2020 'Social Impact Assessment - SEAI Programmes Targeting Energy Poverty' that the level of data collected was not sufficient to provide an assessment of the schemes' impact on recipients (i.e. does the scheme bring them out of energy poverty);...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment regarding the warmer homes scheme particularly in relation to the finding of the 2020 'Social Impact Assessment - SEAI Programmes Targeting Energy Poverty' that the level of data collected was not sufficient to provide an assessment of the schemes' impact on recipients (i.e. does the scheme bring them out of energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if ##he will provide an update on the SEAI community grant scheme for solar installation; and the number of grants that have been provided to non-profits this year compared to previous years. [19838/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Generation (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding phase two of the development of offshore wind farms and the identification of ports to construct them in, the progress that has been made to date; and if any ports have been identified in advance of next month's auction. [19836/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Donnelly for her attendance. I will address a number of points and ask her to provide her reflections on the important opportunities that exist and the immediate actions the Government should take. There is potential for the reduction of emissions or a modal shift in the context of travel to school, incorporating school transport, such as bus transport, but also the Government's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Donnelly for her contribution. In regard to park-and-ride facilities and the opportunity they present, there are examples around Dublin and the other cities. In trying to accommodate people, there may be an opportunity, arising from having an expanded park-and-ride network. Would Ms Donnelly agree? Other members spoke about SUVs. This challenge was discussed last week by the...