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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 992. To ask the Minister for Health to list all national strategies, action plans or documents that may be described as such, which are currently in operation and under the remit of her Department. [39610/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1043. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to list all national strategies, action plans or documents that may be described as such, which are currently in operation and under the remit of his Department. [39609/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (15 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 1065. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to list all national strategies, action plans or documents that may be described as such, which are currently in operation and under the remit of his Department. [39614/25]

Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 33 - Culture, Communications and Sport (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Can the Minister provide any update about his intentions with the basic income for artists scheme? The extension is welcome but he will appreciate that for those in the scheme and those hoping to come into the scheme-----

Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 33 - Culture, Communications and Sport (Revised) (15 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I am keen on partnering with local authorities or others. Boxing is a great example. Boxing can get into communities that many other sports cannot but it is difficult when they do not own their own facilities. Encouraging multi-sport participation is key. If the Sport Ireland review identifies sports deserts in parts of the country, will there be bonus points under the 2026 scheme for...

Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thought we were going to take all the subheads together. Forgive me. I have two questions and one general comment, which relates to the expenditure. The key test with regard to expenditure is that we achieve particular outcomes. Our concern, particularly with regard to meeting our climate targets, is that if we are spending money to facilitate renewable energy, we can meet those...

Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I put it all to the Minister.

Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I will need to leave, which is why I wanted to-----

Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Just on-----

Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: It is just that we have to leave, but it is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all of the witnesses for their contributions and for their work to date on this very important issue. I am glad to hear they are ambitious because we need to ensure Ireland has a sufficient, secure and resilient energy supply that will meet the needs of our society and our economy now and in future, and that it is driven by green energy. I disagree with colleagues who are critical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Could Mr. Marley provide indication as to how many cyberattacks on the system EirGrid might experience? I appreciate that some of that information may be confidential.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: And data centre infrastructure is critical to that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: I found this very interesting. I might go slightly left field. I recall that an offshore renewable energy roadmap was published about a decade ago. Obviously there was much focus on offshore wind, but there was reference to wave and tidal technology. I know much of it is about waiting for the technology and price point. Could anyone provide an update on where we might be with regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: How long does Mr. Cunniffe think it would take and what barriers would it face?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes. Wave or tidal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (16 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: The issue of these huge planning applications is critical. Where have the witnesses concerns with the staffing levels of particular State agencies and being able to address some of these planning applications?