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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Issues for the Department of Education: Minister for Education (10 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...again grounded in the whole STEM area. The Department is a significant supporter of a variety of initiatives that support this move, whether it is the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, ESB Science Blast, iWish, which is specifically aimed at young girls, and, equally, the STEM Passport for Inclusion, which is a very significant programme. It is a successful one that links...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (9 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

John McGuinness: 58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has approved the increase of 4% for the ESB pension scheme; and if not, the likely timeframe for a decision. [13601/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (9 Apr 2024)

Seán Canney: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware that persons are being forced by the ESB to have a smart meter, even if they do not want one, and that if the notification is not received, the ESB will fit the meter despite the objection of the householder; if he will intercede on behalf of householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

John Paul Phelan: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address delays by ESB Networks in providing grid connections for the installation of EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15318/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Ring: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how the roll-out of charging infrastructure can be accelerated, along with the upgrading of the ESB grid to accommodate them, particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14952/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...public EV charging network to support up to 195,000 electric cars and vans by the middle of the decade. In relation to the grid, Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) continues to work closely with ESB Networks, a key member of the ZEVI Assurance Board and Progress Group. This partnership is integral to ZEVI's mission, as ESB Networks offers support, provides constructive feedback,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Role of Disabled Persons Organisations and Self Advocacy in Providing Equal Opportunities under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Implementation: Discussion (8 Apr 2024)

Michael Moynihan: ...but they also worked tirelessly over the weekend, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to bring this meeting together today. We are starting another module with public bodies like Bord Bia and the ESB in relation to the implementation of the UNCRPD. I have listened intently all day. I always sum it up with two words, "cultural" and "attitude". One thing has happened over the last week...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2024)

Eoin Ó Broin: I have two related questions. We received documentation from a number of the public utilities – Gas Networks Ireland, Uisce Éireann, ESB and the Dublin Airport Authority. I am not saying this is correct but just to give the Minister a sense of it, to expand on Deputy McAuliffe’s point and to say it was not just Uisce Éireann, although he is absolutely right in that,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Alan Dillon: It came to light this week that out of the 1.6 million smart meters installed by ESB Networks, thousands are malfunctioning. This is leading to homeowners receiving inflated bills. It was also alarming to hear that many homeowners are not adapting their smart meter energy plans. We certainly need a more effective plan. Currently, only 6% of homeowners are using the lower night rate, which...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (21 Mar 2024)

Jackie Cahill: 227. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if any development charges, Uisce Éireann or ESB connection charges can be waivered for an individual who commenced a self-build in March 2022 and who will soon have their build completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13439/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: We paid the ESB bill; we will hang in.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: .... Under the terms of the scheme, three payments of €150 (including VAT) are being made between December 2023 and April 2024. The scheme is to be operated by the Distribution System Operator (ESB Networks), and electricity suppliers and overseen by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Based on the number of domestic electricity accounts, ESBN will make payments to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...of the costs associated with the operation and development of the national grid by the System Operators. Decisions regarding the development of the national electricity grid rest with EirGrid and ESB Networks. EirGrid, as Transmission System Operator, have responsibility for the development of the Transmission Network and ESB Networks, as Distribution System Operator, have responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: ...future. It should be noted that the Department also supports STEM through other areas such as teacher professional development and the development of resources, as well as through supporting initiatives such as SciFest, ESB Science Blast, the Discover programme with Science Foundation Ireland and BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The Department continues to provide support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: ...means that eligible schools that were not successful this time may receive funding in the future. It should be noted that the Department also supports STEM through other areas such as teacher professional development and the development of resources, as well as through supporting initiatives such as SciFest, ESB Science Blast, the Discover programme with Science Foundation Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (20 Mar 2024)

Darragh O'Brien: ...infrastructure. Housing for All provides for this ‘whole of system’ approach. In line with Action 22.6 of the Housing for All Action Plan Update (November 2022) both Uisce Éireann and the ESB are enhancing measures to ensure the timely delivery of housing connections and to clearly identify responsibilities of those building homes, and Uisce Éireann and ESB in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (20 Mar 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...timelines are subject to any technical issues arising during construction. There were a number of such issues that arose over the past few months relating to site conditions, remedial works, boundaries, ESB connections, etc. that delayed earlier forecasted dates of completion on sites included in the programme. The cost of each unit is approximately €145,000 per unit, inclusive...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Eamon Ryan: ..., it is going to be critical for us to be able to integrate, manage and balance the system we have to make efficient use of the existing grid system. Listening to the representatives of the ESB recently, the company is showing new-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: It is a real challenge. It is a massive investment and a huge change. It is backed up. The key issues include the grid – EirGrid has 350 projects and the ESB has project pipeline of about €10 billion set out - and they are delivering that. They need to do it faster, but that is part of it. The other key constraint or bottleneck potentially is in planning. We have had a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (7 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...and install 2.1 million meters by 2025 and in the process make available new products and services to energy consumers. It is co-ordinated by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) with ESB Networks (ESBN) delivering the electricity meter rollout on the ground. The meter replacement programme is taking place on a phased basis and the total number of smart meters installed at...