Results 1-18 of 18 for solar speaker:Seán Fleming

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (14 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: 309. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the solar panels applied for by a school will be provided (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21480/24]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: ...This indicates a strong pipeline and demand for works for this year. The time taken for the completion of works varies depending on the scheme applied for. The better energy homes scheme and the solar PV scheme are demand-led schemes that require homeowners to procure their own contractors following grant approval from the SEAI. This approval process is instantaneous once requirements...

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...that we continue to do so. I also believe we should recognise that this is a key issue. We have made a number of investments in that area to improve people's lives. For example, we have being working on a major solar power-generated treatment system in Gaza in the past two to three years to provide emergency sewerage treatment to improve the daily quality of life and health of the...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...fully aware. I am pleased to expand on it here because it is very relevant to today's statements. Ireland also supports Palestinian non-governmental organisations working on human rights, accountability and democratisation. In the Gaza strip, Ireland and France are developing a solar energy plant to power water treatment, which will allow treated water to be used for irrigation. This...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (21 Mar 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...€10 million in emergency assistance for the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. This package of support includes over 235 tonnes of emergency supplies of tents, thermal blankets, solar lamps, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and water jerry cans, worth €1.4 million. The response from Ireland in the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes focused on critical...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (21 Mar 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), United Nations agencies and Irish NGOs active in the region. Ireland has also provided over 235 tonnes of emergency supplies of tents, thermal blankets, solar lamps, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and water jerry cans, worth €1.4 million. Two members of Ireland’s Rapid Response roster have been...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (21 Mar 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...and well-being of all. We support Irish NGOs to work in partnership with local organisations to expand access to clean water globally. In Palestine, for instance, Ireland is supporting the construction of a solar power plant that provides clean and sustainable energy to increase the availability and quality of clean water in Gaza. Ireland has a partnership with the United Nations...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (7 Mar 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...€10 million in emergency assistance for the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. This package of support includes over 130 tonnes of emergency supplies of tents, thermal blankets, solar lamps, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and water jerry cans, worth almost €1 million. This shipment did not include medical supplies. The response from Ireland in the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (28 Feb 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...trauma support, amongst other needs, to thousands of people in need. Over 130 tonnes of emergency supplies have been provided under Ireland’s Rapid Response Initiative. This includes tents, thermal blankets, solar lamps, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and water jerry cans, distributed by Concern and Goal in Türkiye and by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (28 Apr 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...that the people know they are contributing. The majority of people generally support the moves to decarbonise Irish society and the move to renewable energy, especially offshore wind, and solar, but they know it costs money. They know we have to raise taxes. To do everything the Government does we have to raise taxes. I understand the point the Deputy made and that is why we have had a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (28 Apr 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...protection measures, with wholesale market revenues above the auction price returned to electricity consumers through the public service obligation levy. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar generation, reduce electricity consumer costs by lowering wholesale electricity prices during periods when they are generating power, highlighting the need to accelerate energy system...

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2019)

Seán Fleming: ...people to move away from. In regard to the fuel allowance, the objective of the Government should be the retrofit of houses such that they will need less heat and become more environmentally friendly. This could be done through the installation of solar panels, additional insulation, double or triple glazing and so on. We will be able to reduce the amount of heating required in houses...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (3 Oct 2018)

Seán Fleming: ...the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans regarding the use of renewable energy for small operators to allow them produce electricity through small wind turbines or solar panels and the arrangements whereby small producers who use the electricity for their own business purposes can get connection to the grid through the smart metering process; and if he will...

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (9 Nov 2017)

Seán Fleming: We are familiar with the 400 kV line. I am surprised the Department's 70 page annual report features only one page on renewable energy. It seems very light in that regard given that wind and solar are such big issues. What is the position regarding the renewable energy feed-in tariff, REFIT, and its rate?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (21 Jul 2016)

Seán Fleming: 759. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for submitting proposals to the European Union for grants for the installation of solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision (27 May 2014)

Seán Fleming: ...for Education and Skills if the recently announced building projects and summer works schemes for schools will allow for the retrofitting of energy saving and water conservation features such as solar panels or rain collection systems in view of the significant financial burdens faced by schools from energy costs and water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23204/14]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (20 Jul 2011)

Seán Fleming: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the size of solar panels that are required to qualify for the better energy scheme; if this represents an increase in the size of solar panels required to qualify for a grant under this scheme compared to previous schemes; if there is any grant available for biomass burners or wood pellet burners; if there has...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Seán Fleming: ...obligation and will contribute to our overall target in the year ahead. The precedent exists of taking a broad definition, as in the case of alternative energy which includes hydro, tide, nuclear, solar and wind energies. It would be of benefit to the State to ensure that every potential source of alternative hydrocarbon fuel is captured and not allowed to escape an optimal end use. This...