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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s overseas aid continues to respond to the needs of the most serious situations globally whether by bilateral or multilateral provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland encourages a greater more rapid response to emerging global emergencies arising from starvation, crop failure, war, ethnic cleansing arising from deliberations at the United Nations Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which ongoing efforts continue to establish a peace process in the Middle East, with particular reference to the need for a legally recognised centre to investigate complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11510/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish trade missions abroad continue to make successful conclusion in respect of the promotion of Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union continues to address threats to the rule of law in all European member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11512/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which Ireland, directly or through the aegis of the EU or UN, can promote the prosecution of those engaged in war crimes with a view to referral to the European criminal courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which Irish aid goes directly to those for whom it was intended in a smooth and seamless transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has studied the basis on which other EU countries and non-EU countries propose to meet their carbon reduction targets while minimising the impact on industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11494/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the potential negative impact of meeting carbon reduction targets; the degree to which amelioration measures can be utilised to assist in meeting such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11495/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which projects that fall within the aegis of his Department and are within the revised National Development Plan are at an advanced stage at present or are in course thereof; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date of each;...

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

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress is being made towards achieving climate action targets as set out; the degree to which efforts continue to be made to encourage full participation in achieving such targets while at the same time ensuring the continuation of the agrifood sector which in the past has proven to be the main...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of Ireland’s electricity produced from renewable sources; if this is in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the quality of mobile telephone services can be improved nationwide in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11499/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband throughout the country can attain the speed necessary to meet the added requirements of the country’s population, with particular reference to changes to working habits post-Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband is progressing, and in such a way as to enhance the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11501/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of broadband connection points installed in County Kildare to date in 2024; the number of points expected to be installed over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11504/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the main areas of environmental protection requirements deemed at present to be urgent; the action to date in hand or proposed to deal with any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11502/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent of the shift away from fossil fuels for the generation of electricity; if this is in line with targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11503/24]

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

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national grid currently relies and draws on renewable energy as a percentage of total requirement; if he has in mind specific proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11505/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (7 Mar 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when a suitable school place can be provided for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11480/24]