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Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (16 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Children and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 184(a).

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: I have a question for IBEC. It said that we do not know what the transition means for energy prices and system reliability in the next decade. Could it clarify what it means around the uncertainty of prices going down? We know renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuel energy and that, according to a report from the International Energy Agency, IEA, published this week, residential...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: The witnesses also said economic conditions cannot keep pace with population and economic growth. Are they suggesting we should be reviewing our targets? What is IBEC's position on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: I assume IBEC has spoken to the Government about that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: From speaking to businesses across my constituency in north Kildare, the price of electricity is a danger to indigenous growth. Small businesses such as shops have raised their prices to keep their freezers running, which is having a huge effect. I have a question for Chambers Ireland on energy supply versus foreign direct investment. Chambers Ireland claims the secure supply of energy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: It is not to move away entirely, but not place the emphasis that we do place on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: I do not mean to ignore FDI but are there any suggestions on how we can get into a more indigenous mindset to help to support Irish companies? This would shield us from the market volatility being experienced across the world.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: Our Oireachtas computers are not allowed to use it.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Legislative Measures (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: 50. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the rationale for the threshold in the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 that states the Act will not apply to suppliers of fuels used for heating purposes that generate less than 400GWh of fuels per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55886/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Legislative Measures (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: 51. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government who will conduct the analysis of market coverage ahead of a final decision on the 400GWh threshold in the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025; the timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55887/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Local Authorities (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if Kildare County Council have confirmed a lease can be pursued at (details supplied); the date when it was given the go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55884/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: 162. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties, will be allotted extra time when sitting State examinations; the plan for its implementation vis-à-vis the State Examinations Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55885/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: 335. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to expanding the new HRT scheme to include the drug veoza; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55882/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I hear what Mr. Hyland is saying, and I think it is an interesting thing that we could follow up on. Hydrotreated vegetable oil was mentioned. My understanding was that we do not have enough, that we cannot source it locally and that it would have to be imported. Am I wrong?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: Would it negate any environmental benefit if we have to import it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: We have a lot of points-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: There is concern about palm oil being used in it in the context of deforestation. That is a global concern. I have a question for the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. The advantages of electric vehicles were referred to. None of my kids wanted to get a car. When the first one had a child, he had to get a car. Unfortunately, he did not buy an electric car. He has one now. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: What changes would Mr. Cooke like to see in the context of the grants that are currently available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Réada Cronin: Some families might have two or three cars and there are problems with parking. If we could improve public transport and get families down to one electric car, it would be a huge improvement. Does Mr. Creegan have any information on the DART+ West out to Kilcock? Has the NTA found a depot yet for it?