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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: In relation to the windfall tax and the cap on market revenues, there was some discussion about contracts for difference versus refit. The particular design of the windfall tax and the cap on market revenues means very significant windfall gains for some renewable energy companies depending on the contract they have. Wholesale gas prices were at their highest point from April to August last...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: It would be important, in the context of our own decarbonisation and our role in decarbonising the wider European Union energy system, to have our own affairs in order and to realise the potential of our renewables. This morning, on "Morning Ireland", Dr. Frank Crowley of University College Cork, UCC, reporting on EU-funded research, was scathingly critical of the Government and, using a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I want to focus on a couple of other areas first, if I can. Are the powers of the CRU comparable to international counterparts? Does the CRU have sight of the area of hedging? Does it regularly engage with companies about anti-competitive practices and potential profiteering? I asked the question about a simple thing like standing charges. The CRU says it is encouraging providers to...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to give the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) the legislative remit required to effectively monitor and regulate standing charges on electricity and gas bills, and to provide for related matters. The past 18 months have put into sharp focus just how essential it is we...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: That first ask is to look at that report. Does it mean that is the be-all and end-all of it? In terms of the forums, are those conversations happening? Is there a sufficient line of sight? I presume the answer to that is "Yes" from the Shannon Foynes Port Company, but does Mr McGarry feel the State and its agencies are all in step or is there room for improvement in terms of linking...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the post of Irish Honorary Consul in Malaga has been filled. [21288/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on recent activities of the Irish Consulate in Hong Kong, including staffing numbers. [21289/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to visit Portugal this year. [21290/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 141. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of whole-time equivalent, WTE, staff working in the National Cyber Security Centre as of 2 May; and the number expected to work in the NCSC at the end of 2023. [21284/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 143. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number waiting, and the median waiting time, between the time of application and time of works completed under the warmer homes scheme; the breakdown of same, per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21325/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the average cost per retrofit in each of the SEAI’s schemes per post-BER rating; and to report this in tabular form . [21741/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the median cost per retrofit in each of the SEAI’s schemes per post-BER rating; and to report this, in tabular form. [21742/23]