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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Large Energy Users Rebalancing Subvention: Discussion (23 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: Instead, it was enduring. This is what happens during crises. Measures are put in place which are then enduring unless a political spotlight is placed on them. Does the Minister of State accept that was a mistake?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Large Energy Users Rebalancing Subvention: Discussion (23 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: To make it an enduring as opposed to a time-limited measure.

Gaza and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: Just over two weeks ago the Taoiseach was asked whether Ireland would intervene on the side of South Africa against Israel's genocide at the International Court of Justice. He said very clearly that the Government does not intend to do so. He said, "I really think this is an area where we need to be very careful" and that genocide is "something very particular". It was a shameful...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: The housing and homelessness crisis is spiralling even further out of control. It is destroying the lives of thousands of families and children across the State. In South Dublin County Council, 1,452 people were registered as homeless in November, including 653 children. All three homeless hubs in Tallaght are now permanently full. We do not just have a social housing list anymore, we...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the December European Union Council meeting. [2808/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: On Monday the Israeli foreign minister met with EU representatives. He showed them a video from a few years ago about plans to build an artificial island off Gaza where, basically, the Palestinians could be put. It caused eyebrows to be raised, even among those who are not very clear in their opposition to the genocide that is currently taking place. If you want a clear signal that Israel...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 3: In page 12, to delete lines 30 and 31 and substitute the following: “(ii) by the insertion of the following definitions: “ ‘Act of 2014’ means the Companies Act 2014; ‘carbon budget’ has the meaning assigned to it in section 1 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 (as amended), and means...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: What I heard from the Minister of State is that this is technical and this is not a Bill to amend the objectives, but that is what we are trying to do through the amendment. We are trying to make it such a Bill and are taking the opportunity to change its objectives. The Minister of State is telling us not to worry about that because those objectives are already covered. However, will he...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: Sorry, if the Ceann Comhairle calls on the Minister of State to respond, can he call me again?

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: Is that it in total?

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I will hear the Minister of State again.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I hear what the Minister of State is saying. I now understand the distinction between his opposition to amendments Nos. 4 and 6. However, even in respect of amendment No. 4, it seems GNI has to abide by and is covered by the climate Bill on a very abstract level. If it were an active function, however, it would mean GNI would turn down some connection requests and would not accept...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 4: In page 12, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(i) in subsection (1)— (I) by the substitution of the following paragraph for paragraph (a): "(a) The Board shall own, operate, develop and maintain a system for the transmission and distribution of natural gas being a system that is carbon budget-aligned, economical and efficient and shall...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 6: In page 13, between lines 39 and 40, to insert the following: "(d) in section 10A— (i) in subsection (4), by the insertion of the following paragraphs after paragraph (h): "(i) the terms and conditions upon which applications for new connections or expansion of the gas network must be assessed to consider the expected emissions profile of the new...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he believes the resources allocated for retrofitting are sufficient given the lengthy waiting lists for the warmer homes scheme and the need to make rapid emissions reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: The Government has set a target of 120,000 homes to be retrofitted by next year and a target of 500,000 by 2030. In 2022 and 2023, only 10,300 of these were fully State-funded under the warmer homes schemes. More than twice as many applications were received as were carried out. There is currently a waiting list of two to three years. Given the dire climate emergency we are facing, is it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I hope the Minister is not saying that waiting times of 20 months are in any way acceptable. These are not just green environmental measures we are talking about. They are a perfect example of environmental measures that improve people's lives, reduce carbon emissions and bring down bills. We are talking about some of the poorest households in the country. I refer to working families on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: I will tell the Minister how we can do what is necessary. It will not be by means of small incremental increases for a scheme that is excellent but that is completely underfunded. The Minister is saying it is acceptable for people to wait two years when they are living in the cold.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Environmental Schemes (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: The Minister is saying that this is great and that we should be celebrating. That is not good enough. On alternative, why do we not hit those who are responsible for the large portion of carbon emissions in this country? Why do we not hit the wealthy? The Minister probably saw the report from Oxfam last week. The richest two billionaires in this country have more wealth than half of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (25 Jan 2024)

Paul Murphy: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he supports Ireland becoming a lead state in promoting a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3395/24]