Written answers
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
- Departmental Functions
2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on representations made by him to An Taoiseach in respect of the establishment of a climate action unit... - Energy Policy
14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that he is putting in place to ensure gas supply this winter, given the unexplained Nord Stream explosions... - Wind Energy Generation
15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has examined a recent report on offshore wind energy (details supplied); if recent withdrawals by named... - Post Codes
16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that he is taking to ensure that new Eircodes are assigned in a timely manner rather than in batches every few... - Energy Conservation
17. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions that his Department has taken to ensure that SEAI schemes will not see homeowners forced to pay upfront the... - Energy Prices
18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he, along with the CRU, has implemented protections or identified solutions to households that hold pay-as-you-go... - Climate Change Policy
19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 83 of 20 September 2022, the details of any engagement he has had since September... - Electricity Grid
20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are plans for the development of an electricity grid in the west of Ireland to facilitate the transfer to... - Offshore Exploration
21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of licensing new exploration of offshore gas in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the... - National Broadband Plan
22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of plans to fast-track the National Broadband Plan; the impact that this will have on Ireland’s carbon... - Departmental Licences
23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeline for processing Maritime Area Consent applications in his Department currently; and if he will make a... - National Broadband Plan
24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the rollout of the National Broadband Plan to include the number of premises passed; and... - Energy Policy
25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on steps being taken to deter electricity and gas... - National Broadband Plan
26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied with the pace of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the measures that are being taken to... - Fuel Sales
27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the impact for rural households of the ban on the sale of turf given the rising cost of all fuels; and if... - Energy Policy
28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide supports for district heating schemes to move to more cost-effective sources of energy; and if he... - Grant Payments
29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans regarding the provision of grants to install LED lighting for sports clubs across the country, with a view to... - Departmental Schemes
30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the clean export guarantee as part of the micro-generation support scheme; and if he will make a... - Electricity Grid
31. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to develop strategies to develop grid infrastructure to advance and accelerate the deployment of offshore wind... - Energy Policy
32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the negotiations from the EU Energy Council negotiations on decoupling gas from... - National Broadband Plan
33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which broadband provision throughout the country is progressing as intended; if efforts continue to bridge... - Energy Policy
34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will bring his security of energy supply recommendations to Government; and if he will report on the review of... - Departmental Bodies
35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the work of the district heating steering group; and if he will make a statement on the... - Energy Conservation
36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to deal with the waiting list for the better energy warmer homes scheme; and the expected increase in demand... - National Broadband Plan
37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on broadband roll-out in Dublin south-west with particular reference to the rural mountains... - Fuel Sales
38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that retailers with unsold smoky coal and other prohibited fuels are now expected to take with their... - Energy Policy
39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the redistribution of energy profits, especially those of the Corrib gas field; and if... - Energy Infrastructure
41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has had any communication with the Port of Cork authorities in relation to their support for an LNG... - Litter Pollution
42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the ways in which his Department supports measures to reduce the amount of litter on rural roads; and if he will make a... - National Broadband Plan
43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department’s position on the National Broadband Plan has changed or whether it remains the same (details... - Renewable Energy Generation
44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 7 April 2022, the details of the RESS 1 community projects which have... - Climate Change Negotiations
45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Government’s plans with regard to supporting a loss-and-damage finance facility at COP27; and if he will make... - Climate Change Policy
46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 107 of 20 September 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for... - Climate Change Negotiations
47. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the goals and objectives of the Government for COP27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55199/22] - National Broadband Plan
48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the projected number of premises that will be passed by 31 December 2022 by the NBI in its roll-out of high-speed... - Climate Change Policy
50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he continues to ensure a balance between meeting emission reduction targets and ensuring the future... - Energy Prices
51. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has examined bringing the Corrib gas field into public ownership on a temporary basis to control gas prices in... - Export Controls
52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate, PET, plastic exported from Ireland; if he has... - Grant Payments
53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of SEAI grants that have been granted in 2022; the average waiting time per application; the number of... - National Broadband Plan
54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the roll-out of high speed rural broadband in Cork South West. [55046/22] - Energy Conservation
57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that are being taken to address the continuing delays in works commencing for applications under the free... - National Broadband Plan
58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the national broadband plan roll-out in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on... - Public Sector Staff
63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements and meetings that he has held with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, relating to... - Energy Prices
64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he intends to increase the arrears limit on pre-pay electricity and gas meters to ensure that these households are... - Climate Change Policy
65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has examined the recent UN report which found that globally, the world is nowhere near reaching targets of... - National Broadband Plan
66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a comprehensive update on the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan. [47027/22] - Energy Prices
67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which individuals and families living in multi-resident accommodation where there are separate electricity... - Climate Change Policy
68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a report (details supplied) by an organisation. [55379/22] - Fuel Poverty
69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that he is taking to address fuel poverty in homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47188/22] - Air Quality
70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of air quality monitoring stations that are being monitored by his Department in County Cork; the specific... - Departmental Funding
71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of successful applicants to the Climate Action Fund in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Renewable Energy Generation
72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 20 September 2022, the status of the preparation of the finalised terms of...
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