Written answers
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
- Departmental Data
56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of requests to his Department that have been granted for various matters (details supplied); the number of... - National Broadband Plan
57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to examine a fibre broadband case in Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3146/25] - Energy Policy
58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will expedite the provision of a liquefied natural gas terminal in north Kerry (details supplied); and if he will... - Energy Conservation
59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if owners of thatched homes are eligible to apply for retrofitting grants such as solar panel grants; and if he will... - Climate Change Policy
61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a public consultation will be held on the proposed carbon budgets to 2040; the timeframe for a consultation; and if... - Climate Action Plan
62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected timeline for the publication of the Climate Action Plan 2025; and if he will make a statement on the... - Environmental Policy
63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to address a by-law issue (details supplied) in place in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2311/25] - National Broadband Plan
64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will expedite the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied) in County Sligo. [2431/25] - Energy Policy
66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a renewable heat obligation will be established in the context of the National Biomethane Strategy to reduce... - Electricity Grid
67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to the widespread undergrounding of the national electricity cable network, in view of... - Public Sector Pensions
68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address the significant delays in the approval and payment of pension increases for retired An Post... - Emergency Planning
69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that individuals in County Galway were unable to make emergency 999 calls... - Environmental Policy
70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Government's stance on expanding mining activities in protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the... - National Broadband Plan
75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a broadband connection will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Telecommunication Services
76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address the consistently poor mobile phone reception in a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if... - Ministerial Responsibilities
77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish the ministerial brief he received following the recent formation of the Government. [2758/25] - Cybersecurity Policy
78. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for on update on the transposition into Irish law of the Network and Information Systems Directive II (NIS2) EU... - Climate Change Policy
79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update of the work of the Climate Action Delivery Board; if there will be any changes in the mandate as... - Energy Infrastructure
80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will be assessing the worst-affected areas from storm Éowyn and ensuring that relevant energy... - Just Transition
81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to report on the membership of the just transition commission; the mandated duties of the commission; and if he will... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to report on the review of greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis; if this will impact Ireland's climate... - Energy Conservation
83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way grants under the national retrofit plan will be revised to increase accessibility, in particular for older... - Energy Policy
84. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures the legislation to accelerate the roll out of district heating systems; the measures this will contain; and... - Energy Infrastructure
85. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way his Department is preparing to ensure that Ireland's energy system is better prepared in the face of weather... - Energy Conservation
86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of spending planned for retrofitting between now and 2030 as part of the revised national development plan... - Electricity Grid
87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts being made by the ESB to ensure that the electricity network is more robust to withstanding disruptions to... - Fuel Poverty
88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures put in place by his Department to alleviate fuel and energy poverty in County Clare, in 2020, 2021, 2022,... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the commitment to reaching 51% reduction in emission on 2018 levels is contingent on achieving a reclassification of... - Departmental Contracts
91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or... - Departmental Data
93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total value of the annual mileage claims for each Minister of State assigned to his Department in 2023 and 2024,... - Departmental Staff
94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to list the composition of his private office, inclusive of the grade and increment of each civil servant assigned to... - Electricity Generation
95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether the Moneypoint plant in County Clare will cease burning coal by the end of 2025 as planned; and if he will make... - Environmental Policy
96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline, given the risks posed by the discharge of toxic chemicals and the proposed 17-storey mine waste facility in... - National Broadband Plan
97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the lengthy delays experiences by residents in Rolestown in accessing broadband; if he is aware that... - Recycling Policy
99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment in the context of a Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, if his Department is reviewing the current policy; if... - Legislative Measures
100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of the drafting and approval process for the heat Bill, including the expected timeline for its... - Waste Management
101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the price rises for waste collection services; if he is aware that they price hikes surpass the rate... - Renewable Energy Generation
103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to develop offshore renewable energy and green hydrogen potential; and if he will make a... - Departmental Staff
104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures his Department is taking to encourage civil servants in his Department to take or avail of special leave...
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