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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 93. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total capacity output available under existing wind generation schemes; the projected output if all wind farms currently at various stages of the planning system were to come to fruition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49042/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: A lot of wind programmes are currently in planning. Will the Minister of State indicate what the capacity would be if all of those planning permissions were to come good and deliver those wind projects? What would be the capacity at that stage?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: That is all welcome news. In my constituency, there are a number of plans relating to offshore wind. We do not really have the land space to be developing much in the way of onshore wind in Dún Laoghaire but there are two particular projects in the Dublin Array and the Codling Wind Park that will deliver a lot, not just in clean energy but also for the facilities onshore and the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding any initiatives that seek to encourage both recruitment and retention of personnel in the armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49039/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 70. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland's preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on his Department's offices and institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49040/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 136. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49041/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Provision (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1106 of 8 September 2025, the research carried out by his Department which indicated the impact that the provision of a 5% minimum requirement for artistic and cultural spaces in future large scale housing developments would have on the delivery of these projects; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Provision (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 277. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1106 of 8 September 2025, if he is concerned of the impact that the removal of the provision of a 5% minimum requirement for artistic and cultural spaces in future large scale housing developments will have on the long-term liveability and quality of life for residents; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Provision (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1106 of 8 September 2025, if he engaged with elected councillors in local authorities across the country in advance of removing the 5% minimum requirement for artistic and cultural spaces in future large scale housing developments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Heritage Schemes (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the application under the built heritage investment scheme by a school (details supplied); the basis for the refusal of this application; if this building qualifies under the terms of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49386/25]

National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030: Statements (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: I remember speaking many years ago to a resource teacher in Loughlinstown in my constituency. He was saying that if you ask a child in the classroom to throw a balled-up piece of paper into the bin, they can all do it to the same extent, except it is much easier for the kids sitting at the front of the class than it is for the kids sitting at the back of the class. What this is about is...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: We have received apologies from Deputy Eamon Scanlon. I am delighted that we are going to engage with representatives from Coimisiún na Meán, which is designated as a digital service co-ordinator under the Digital Services Act. This is one of the most significant EU legislative measures in recent years. Under our work programme, this committee is examining the Act's impacts,...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Dr. Evans. I call Deputy Ó Murchú, who has five minutes for his questions and the answers to those. I ask everyone to keep it brief.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: I have two other members but they have just stepped out. Unless another member wants to come in, I have some questions. Deputy Gogarty is indicating.