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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 33. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress to develop an approach to the retrofit of the commercial stock as outlined in the climate action plan; the progress on the commercial built action roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5667/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform about delayed actions that his Department is leading on as part of the climate action plan 2023; what proportion are complete and what proportion are delayed; if any are still outstanding from the 2021 climate action plan 2021; the expected timeline for delivery for all delayed actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform about the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5680/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider outlining the renewable electricity support scheme and offshore renewable electricity support scheme auctions to take place between now and 2030; the dates they will take place; how they will be sequenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5809/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 137. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the progress of the designated maritime area plans for offshore wind to date; if there are plans for a designated maritime area plan for the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5811/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 138. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the means through which designated maritime area plans are being identified; the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5812/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the initiatives his Department is taking to increase the number of energy customers to adopt a smart tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5818/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he gathers data on the number of households that are on a smart tariff following completion of a retrofit as part of the SEAI’s schemes; if so, the proportion, that are on a smart tariff following a retrofit for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; if measures are used to encourage households that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment about delayed actions that his Department is leading on as part of the climate action plan 2023, what proportion are complete and what proportion are delayed; if any are still outstanding from the 2021 climate action plan; what is the expected timeline for delivery for all delayed actions; what is the estimated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 143. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work his Department is doing to ensure that Ireland will meet its 2030 target of 500,000 dwellings to B2 BER status 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5680/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Climate Action Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 221. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the delayed actions that his Department is leading on as part of the Climate Action Plan 2023; the proportion that have been completed; the proportion that are delayed; if any are still outstanding from the 2021 Climate Action Plan; the expected timeline for delivery for all delayed actions; the estimated emissions impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Climate Action Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the delayed actions that his Department is leading on as part of the Climate Action Plan 2023; the proportion that are have been completed; the proportion that are delayed; if any are still outstanding from the 2021 Climate Action Plan; the expected timeline for delivery for all delayed actions; the estimated emissions impact of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I second that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for attending today and for their presentations. I also thank the Minister. Will the Minister give us an update on the roll-out of Connecting Ireland? We discuss it on an annual basis. Where it is happening it seems to be a significant success. In its first year in 2022, there was a commitment of €5.6 million and €3.88 million was the actual spend. I...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: It is just under €10 million. The Minister thinks the €8.35 million for last year was-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I am looking at public transport and the commitment for this year, 2024. I see current expenditure will be down by approximately 10% and capital expenditure is increasing by 26%. How does this sit with the recruitment of drivers in particular? I presume this is current expenditure. How does it fit with an expanded roll-out of Connecting Ireland?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: No problem. I am trying to get a picture of this. My understanding is that Connecting Ireland is a €56 million programme over five years. It began in 2021 and we are now into 2024. I am trying to get a sense of where we are at the minute and where we intend to be at the end of the year. I recognise the challenges we have had in rolling out these services. I understand that in...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Tell me about it, Minister. This is what I am trying to get to the bottom of. We are on the other side of it. It is trying to follow this five-year programme.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I get that.