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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: EirGrid gave it to us last year. There is an assessment. It would be helpful to have it for this year. About this time last year, EirGrid indicated the figure.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with renewable energy stakeholders regarding publicly expressed concerns about the latest renewable energy support scheme auction; if he will outline the measures he is taking in this regard to ensure that renewables targets are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42054/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Has the Minister met with renewable energy stakeholders regarding publicly expressed concerns about the latest renewable energy support scheme, RESS, auction? Will the Minister of State outline the measures being taken in this regard to ensure that renewable energy targets are met and will he make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: What is the headroom or margin for this winter? EirGrid’s Shaping our Electricity Future 1.1 points out that 700 MW of previously awarded capacity was not delivered. What is the margin for this winter? There is 650 MW of temporary emergency generation to be delivered at four sites. I think Shannonbridge is to come on in October. Will the Minister of State update the House on the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the risk of blackouts and brownouts this winter, in light of media reports that back-up generation will not be delivered on time; if this risk has been assessed, and what contingency is in place; the date on which the energy security review and a report (details supplied) will be published; and if he will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to ask the Minister about the risk of blackouts and brownouts this winter in light of media reports that back-up generation will not be delivered on time. Has this risk been assessed? What contingency is in place? What date will the energy security review and the McCarthy report be published?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I am not sure what "coming weeks" means. I would like to see the McCarthy review. I do not know why it needs to be delayed. We could and should see it straightaway. I would like to know what “coming weeks” means because in June we expected to see it over the summer months. That was what the Minister led us to believe but it did not happen. What is the headroom for this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the community projects successful in RESS1; the MW that will be delivered from these projects; if he is aware of the challenges these projects face in planning and grid access in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41785/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the National Broadband Plan in County Meath; the number of premises passed to date; the number of connections; the planned schedule for the remainder of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41788/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 109. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that are being taken to ensure grid capacity to achieve our 2030 renewable targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41787/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Question Heading (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what measures he is taking to identify and address the underlying causes of high electricity prices here and the fact that Irish retail energy prices are falling more slowly in Ireland than in other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 202. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on the social welfare appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41941/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 288. To ask the Minister for Health when a person in County Meath (details supplied) will receive an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42035/23]

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Gas (Amendment) Bill. It is a short, technical Bill that provides for the transfer of all functions for the national gas infrastructure from the current company, Ervia, to a new publicly-owned entity, called Gas Networks Ireland, GNI. When it comes to the gas market or the energy market more generally, the Government needs to do a whole lot more...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (27 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on progress to develop carbon capture storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41672/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Environmental Policy (27 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the OECD report on strengthening environmental considerations in public investment management; how he plans to work with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to respond to its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41670/23]