Written Answers Nos. 130-146
130. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what will happen to funds gathered under the new deposit return scheme that are not reclaimed by the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7433/24]
View answerA national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been introduced to encourage more people to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium/steel cans and to ensure we meet our ambitious EU targets under the Single Use Plastics Directive for the recycling of those containers.
The Directive sets a 90% recycling target by 2029, with an interim target of 77% by 2025. While I fully expect those targets will be achieved or exceeded, it is unlikely that every container for which a deposit has been paid will be returned by the purchaser. Deposits which are not refunded are referred to as unredeemed deposits.
As set out in the DRS Regulations, unredeemed deposits will be retained by Re-turn, the DRS operator, to be put back into the Scheme and used to fund the operations of the DRS.
131. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the anticipated emissions from domestic aviation per year from 2022 to 2030 and the projected reductions with existing measures and with additional measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7470/24]
View answerThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performs the role of inventories and projections agency in respect of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland and is responsible for preparing Ireland’s annual National Inventory Report (NIR) and periodic projections submissions in accordance with EU and international requirements.
In relation to inventories and projections reporting, domestic aviation is defined as ‘emissions from civil domestic passenger and freight traffic that departs and arrives in the same country’. In the context of the very limited emissions attributed to domestic aviation (projected at 0.1% of the Transport sector in 2022), modelling aimed at identifying a pathway to achieving our national carbon budget targets, carried out by the National Transport Authority for Climate Action Plan 2023, focused on the land (Road and Rail) transport sector (projected at 96% of the Transport sector in 2022). Consequently, the new measures identified in the Climate Action Plan 2023 focused primarily on land transport.
The following table sets out the projected emissions for the domestic aviation sector from 2022-2030, based on the EPA’s most recent projections, published in June 2023.
|
Year |
Domestic Aviation - projected Emissions (Kt CO2 eq) |
|
2022 |
18.53 |
|
2023 |
17.58 |
|
2024 |
17.96 |
|
2025 |
17.24 |
|
2026 |
17.34 |
|
2027 |
17.45 |
|
2028 |
17.56 |
|
2029 |
17.67 |
|
2030 |
17.7 |
Notwithstanding that only domestic aviation emissions are within the scope of Climate Action Plan targets, efforts to mitigate the overall climate impact of air transport operations are being pursued at EU and international levels by the Government through a range of approaches, including promoting operational efficiencies, technology innovations, sustainable aviation fuels and market-based measures.
The most significant measure already in place is the EU-Emissions Trading System which has included aviation within its scope since 2012. Reforms to implement a more ambitious approach to this system, agreed at EU level in 2023, will provide for the phasing out of free allowances to air operators, increasing the incentives on airline operators to reduce their emissions over time.
132. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has estimated how much in deposits charged on cans and bottles under the deposit return scheme will not be refunded to customers; if his Department has estimated how many bottles and cans under the scheme will be recycled through green bins and therefore not see a refund to the customer; what assessment there has been of the accessibility of the scheme for those with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7523/24]
View answerA national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been introduced to encourage more people to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium/steel cans and to ensure we meet our ambitious EU targets for the recycling of those containers.
The Single Use Plastics Directive sets a 90% recycling target by 2029, with an interim target of 77% by 2025. While I fully expect those targets will be achieved or exceeded, it is unlikely that every container for which a deposit has been paid will be returned through DRS and a small percentage of containers will continue to be recycled through kerbside collection and civic amenity sites or will be discarded as general waste or litter. It is not possible to estimate the portion of bottles and cans that will continue to be recycled through kerbside collections.
Deposits which are not refunded to customers are referred to as unredeemed deposits. As per the DRS Regulations, all unredeemed deposits will be retained by Re-turn, the DRS operator, to be put back into the Scheme and used to fund the operations of the DRS.
Re-turn has committed to continually review accessibility practices considering the needs of all users. This includes the early convening of a consultative group to ensure that the concerns of all parties, in particular those with accessibility challenges, are heard and addressed. I understand that Re-Turn has invited a number of disability organisations to participate.
Individuals with accessibility issues who may face difficulties returning bottles and cans to their local retailer may contact Re-Turn directly. My Department and Re-Turn will monitor this issue closely as the scheme builds momentum in the coming months.
133. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the date in February 2024 that the new low-cost home energy upgrade loan scheme will be launched. [7530/24]
View answer134. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the new low cost home energy upgrade loan scheme, announced on 26 October 2023, will commence this month; and, if not, when the new scheme will commence. [7544/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together.
In order to assist with the achievement of our retrofit targets, the Programme for Government, Climate Action Plan and the National Retrofit Plan committed to the introduction of a new residential retrofit low-cost loan scheme.
The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme was developed by my Department in conjunction with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund. An agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group underpinning the new Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme was announced in October 2023. An open call inviting lenders to participate in the scheme was launched on 31 October 2023.
The €500 million scheme is the first of its kind for both Ireland and the EIB. Homeowners will be able to borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 on an unsecured basis for a term of up to 10 years. The interest rates will be significantly lower than those currently available on the market as a result of the combination of the EIB Group loan guarantee and a Government-funded interest rate subsidy.
The Home Energy Upgrade loans will help reduce the financial challenges for many homeowners and will play a crucial role in helping homeowners to invest in energy efficiency, making their homes warmer, cheaper to run and helping to lower emissions. It will also signal to the banking sector, new sustainable business opportunities associated with retrofit and the transition to a low carbon economy.
It is anticipated that the loans will be available in Q1 this year through participating retail lenders.
135. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if schools are eligible to apply for Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grants to reduce their energy costs and greenhouse emissions. [7549/24]
View answerMy Department funds a range of energy supports administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), which schools can avail of.
The Public Sector Schools Pathfinder Programme is a capital retrofit programme co-funded between SEAI and the Department of Education. It provides capital supports to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise school buildings. The selection of schools for participation in the programme is a matter for the Minister for Education. The following video is a very good demonstration of the impact the existing Pathfinder programme is having: www.youtube.com/watch?v=StTxcGm2SbQ
In January this year, Ministers Foley and Smyth launched the next phase of the SEAI/Education Pathfinder, under which a further 14 schools will be retrofit. See merrionstreet.ie/en/news-room/news/ministers_foley_and_smyth_launch_next_phase_of_school_retrofitting_programme.176517.shortcut.html
The Energy in Education Programme, developed by the SEAI in partnership with the Department of Education, provides basic energy management training and knowledge sharing for schools. The Programme includes advice, mentoring and assessment to identify short term and longer term energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. The programme also offers energy advisory and mentoring supports.
The Public Sector Energy Efficiency Programme is an energy management and advisory programme, which provides comprehensive supports and engagement, including training and the sharing of best practices, to help guide public sector bodies and schools in delivering energy efficiency improvements.
The Communities Energy Grant is part of the Government's National Retrofit Programme aimed at upgrading building stock and facilities to high standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy usage, thereby reducing fossil fuel usage, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The Grant supports cross-sectoral and community-oriented partnership approaches that deliver energy savings to a range of building types including public (including schools), commercial and community buildings with a particular focus on using the projects to deliver home retrofits. All projects include a community benefit and include a cross-sectoral approach.
The Schools Solar PV Programme is a devolved programme based on programme guidance prepared by the Department of Education and is funded from the Climate Action Fund. The Programme will fund up to 6kWp of roof-mounted solar PV for all eligible schools and includes connection to the grid and a monitoring system and display screen. The first phase of the Schools PV Programme, which includes over 1,600 schools across 11 areas, opened for applications in November 2023. The intention is to include a further eight counties in phase two in Q2 2024 and the remaining counties in Q4 2024. It is intended that all eligible schools across the country will have the opportunity to apply to the scheme by end 2024. 1436 schools have expressed an interest in the scheme to date with 1391 of those progressed to tender stage.
Further information on energy management and training for schools is available on the SEAI website at www.seai.ie/community-energy/schools/save-energy-at-school/.
136. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether he has a view in relation to broadband issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7575/24]
View answerThe Minister has no function in the matter raised by the Deputy.
It should be noted that the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) have powers to intervene in relation to any breaches of Competition Law including the Competition Act 2002.
There are a number of statutory provisions including Section 57 of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and Regulation 42 of the European Union (Electronic Communications Code) Regulations 2022 (SI 444 of 2022) which grant powers to ComReg to impose obligations on a telecoms network provider or on the owner of infrastructure to allow access to the infrastructure to a telecoms operator. I understand ComReg has plans to issue a Call for Input in Q2 2024 to assess whether and what regulatory measures may be taken further with Regulation 42.
137. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the number of islanded data centres that are already connected to the gas grid; those that contracted to connect; those that are seeking contract to connect; and for each category, the amount of capacity involved, in tabular form. [7671/24]
View answerThe Government's July 2022 Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Strategy describes and an ‘Islanded’ data centre as a development that is not connected to the electricity grid and is powered mainly by on-site fossil fuel generation.
GNI has advised my Department that is does not currently assign or classify data centres as between “islanded” and “non-islanded”. GNI’s application process does not currently require information as to alternative fuel sources and GNI does not formally collect information as to whether a data centre would be ‘islanded’ or connected to the electricity network. However, my Department is engaging with other relevant Departments and agencies, including CRU, Gas Networks Ireland and EirGrid, to ensure implementation of the July 2022 Statement.
|
Category |
Number |
Aggregated Max Hourly Load (MW) |
|
Data Centres contracted to connect to the gas network |
11 |
2,100 |
|
Connected to the gas network (of those contracted) |
5 |
1,379 |
|
Formal Enquiries received from Data Centre Sites (but not contracted) |
20 |
8,787 ** |
GNI has provided my Department with the information in the table above relating to the connection agreements entered into by GNI in relation to all data centres, together with information as to additional connection applications. This information therefore relates to all applications for connection to GNI’s network.
* Of the 11 that are contracted, 5 are connected, with less than 3 data centre sites of these consuming gas
**Projected demand from these enquiries’ ranges from 40MW up to 1,300MW
GNI is engaging with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in relation to the impact of the July 2022 Government Statement on gas connection policy. GNI is not currently contracting more data centres pending the conclusion of this process.
Gas Networks Ireland as part of the preparation of the draft Network Development Plan 2023, estimated that the current contracted data centres may account for 12.3% of the forecasted 2031/32 Industrial and Commercial demand load.
GNI has advised my Department that the actual annual gas consumption demand of each data centre site can vary greatly because of different factors; many of which are commercially sensitive to each developer. The factors which can affect the annual consumption of gas include:
• the timings of receiving an energised electrical grid connection.
• the build out programme of the data centre development which Gas Networks Ireland understand will take multiple years;
• the availability / constraints on the electrical grid e.g. the number of instances with which a data centre site is instructed to reduce its consumption by the electrical grid Transmission System Operator or Distribution System Operator (estimated as being in the order of 500 hours per annum in the case of flexible electrical grid offers); and
• the data centre server utilisation rate (which can vary depending on the customer using the data centre space)
Given the uncertainties outlined above and the ongoing CRU review of connections for Large Energy Users; Gas Networks Ireland has informed my Department that it is unable to provide an accurate forecast of the total potential future demand associated with uncontracted data centres beyond what is set out in the table above.
138. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how much jet kerosene was imported into Ireland annually from 2010 to 2023. [7810/24]
View answerThe Online Levy Application (OLA) system is an application administered by my Department which allows oil companies to submit their monthly data for all petroleum products and renewable transport fuels, as specified under the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007. Data on imports of jet kerosene is only available from 2012 onwards. The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy:
|
Year |
Total jet kerosene imports (kilotonnes) |
|
2023 |
1,365 |
|
2022 |
1,149 |
|
2021 |
717 |
|
2020 |
976 |
|
2019 |
1,491 |
|
2018 |
1,464 |
|
2017 |
1,234 |
|
2016 |
1,065 |
|
2015 |
1,154 |
|
2014 |
899 |
|
2013 |
842 |
|
2012 |
609 |
139. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the Energy Poverty Steering Group; how many times it has met since its inception; to provide a breakdown of departments and agencies that were present at each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7819/24]
View answer140. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to report on the work of the Energy Poverty Steering Group; to what extend the group has evaluated the various SEAI retrofitting schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7820/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together.
On 13 December 2022 Government approved a new Energy Poverty Action Plan. The Plan is available at www.gov.ie and sets out a range of measures to ensure that those least able to afford increased energy costs are supported and protected to adequately heat and power their homes. The implementation of the Action Plan is being monitored by a cross-departmental Steering Group, chaired by my Department.
The Energy Poverty Steering Group was established in August 2022, has met 7 times and is scheduled to meet next in March 2024.
The Energy Poverty Steering group is attended by representatives from The Department of Health, The Department of Social Protection, The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, and of course my own Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
Agencies that attend the Energy Poverty Steering Group include the Heath Service Executive, The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and the Commission for the regulation of Utilities.
As part of the work of the Steering Group, the inaugural Energy Poverty Stakeholder Forum was held on 7 July 2023. The Forum sought to improve and accelerate the implementation of the plan, by fostering dialogue and cooperation among NGOs, industry representatives, and public bodies. It provided a platform for stakeholders to collaborate, assess progress on objectives from across the action plan, and share new ideas to combat energy poverty.
A report setting out the recommendations and outcomes of the Energy Poverty Stakeholder Forum is available on gov.ie.
The Action Plan also pledges support for ESRI research to develop metrics to measure energy poverty and track changes in its severity and scope over time. This three-year research programme will assist Government to ensure future actions protect those most at risk.
The Steering Group receives regular updates in relation to the SEAI retrofitting supports for households at risk of energy poverty, as well as on the Local Authority retrofit programme.
In 2023 the Warmer Homes scheme provided free upgrades to approximately 5,900 households at risk of energy poverty. Waiting times improved from an average of 26 months in 2022 to an average of 20 months in 2023. Over 700 Approved Housing Body and low-income houses were upgraded under the National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme and the Community Energy Grant Scheme.
Budget 2024 has again allocated a record level of funding for retrofitting schemes. €300 million WAS allocated across the Warmer Homes Schemes and Local Authority Retrofit Scheme.
While the Steering group has not carried out any evaluations of these schemes, in 2023 the C&AG carried out an examination to assess the systems, procedures and practices in place to monitor the performance of the Warmer Homes Scheme. The Report made a total of three recommendations, two of which require action from my Department and SEAI and one for SEAI only. All three of the C&AG recommendations were accepted by my Department and SEAI.
An Annual Report outlining progress under the various actions in the Plan will be published in Quarter 1 2024.
141. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the legislative programme within his Department. [7845/24]
View answerThe Government published its Spring Legislation Programme in January which is available on Gov.ie. My Department is currently progressing two priority Bills, namely the Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Environment Protection Agency and Waste Management (Amendment) Bill 2024.
Government approved the general scheme of the Gas Safety(Amendment) Bill in November last year. It is currently with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action for pre-legislative scrutiny. The general scheme/heads of the Environment Protection Agency and Waste Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 are being prepared my Department and will be brought to Government shortly.
All other Bills on the programme under the remit of my Department, are progressing and will be brought to Government and before the Oireachtas in line with the legislative process.
142. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the travel that he has undertaken outside Ireland from June 2020 when he took up his Ministerial position to date; the exact locations that he has travelled to; the reason for same; the mode of travel used, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/24]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.
143. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for details on how the Government envision community electricity generation projects to raise funds for the construction of such projects; if the Government have any plans to create green financing packages that will allow such projects to access funds to ensure such projects are financially viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7977/24]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 156 of 13 February 2024 which outlines the focus of supports, including financial supports, that my Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland provide to community renewable electricity projects.
Recognising the key role of community climate action in our transition to a climate neutral society, last month, I launched a fund of €27 million from the Climate Action Fund for local organisations working to build low carbon communities.
My Department has also provided a range of other significant funding options for communities and voluntary organisations to lead on climate action including:
• EU Just Transition Fund Programme (more details here: www.pobal.ie/programmes/eujtf-lecp-rep/)
• Community Climate Action Programme – Creative Climate Action Phase 2 (more details here: www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/news/e5-8m-funding-announced-for-creative-cultural-and-artistic-initiatives-under-the-new-creative-climate-action-fund-ii/)
More broadly, Climate Action Plan 2024 sets out the suite of measures, including on sustainable finance, that Government is taking to support the transition to a climate neutral society.
144. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is any financial assistance/credits available to be put towards the electricity bills of parents of seriously ill children who depend upon high electric usage medical equipment 24/7 for survival. [7991/24]
View answerAs part of Budget 2024 Government approved a new tranche of Electricity Credits which over 2.2 million households will benefit from - worth €450 in total per household.
Three payments of €150 (including VAT) are being made between December 2023 and April 2024.
The payments are being applied to domestic electricity accounts, including those with Pay As You Go meters, which are subject to distribution use of system charges at the rate for urban domestic customers (DG1) or the rate for rural domestic customers (DG2).
In addition, vulnerable customers who are critically dependent on electrically powered equipment, cannot be disconnected for non-payment of account at any time. It is important that people who are in such situations contact their energy supplier to register with them as a vulnerable customer. Their energy supplier will then notify ESB Networks, which maintains a Vulnerable Customer Register.
Suppliers are also required to ensure that all registered vulnerable customers are on the most economic tariff available for their chosen payment method and billing format.
Under the Solar PV for medically vulnerable Scheme, grant support will be provided to over 3,000 customers on the priority services register to install solar PV systems at their homes, in order to meet some of their electricity requirements.
In relation to the availability of support under the Additional Needs Payment, operated by the Department of Social Protection, this can be provided in any circumstance where the Community Welfare Service Officer is satisfied that the need exists, and that the person concerned cannot meet that need from their own resources. Additional Needs Payments are designed to help people on low incomes who face difficulty in meeting essential costs, including as a consequence of cost-of-living increases. It includes an emergency facility for people who need help quickly to meet costs of essentials such as energy.
145. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households, per county, who are currently approved for works under the warmer homes scheme for which the works have yet to commence. [8107/24]
View answer146. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households approved for works under the warmer homes scheme, in tabular form per county for the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024. [8108/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households and reducing the waiting times for the Warmer Homes Scheme is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. My officials continue to work with the SEAI to maximise and accelerate the output of free energy upgrades provided under this important scheme.
In recent years, the Warmer Homes Scheme has delivered a greater volume of deeper and more complex upgrades. This is reflected in the average cost of upgrades which have seen an almost tenfold increase from €2,600 in 2015 to €24,000 in 2023.
These deeper upgrades mean that more lower income homeowners are benefitting significantly from warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills and reduced emissions. However, it is important to acknowledge that deeper retrofits take longer to complete.
This improvement in the upgrades provided under the scheme in tandem with increased awareness of the multiple benefits of retrofit are driving significantly increased levels of demand. Approximately 24,000 applications from homeowners were received in 2022 and 2023 combined.
For the homes completed in 2023, the average waiting time from application to completion was 20 months. This is a reduction from 26 months for homes completed in 2022.
Table 1 below sets out the number of homes completed in each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024 to end January. Table 2 sets out the number of homes on the Warmer Homes Scheme work programme. This includes homes that are:
• currently undergoing works;
• have been allocated to contractors for works;
• have completed an initial home survey;
• are awaiting allocation to a contractor; or
• are awaiting the initial survey of their home.
Table 1
|
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Total |
|
|
Co. Carlow |
41 |
82 |
3 |
126 |
|
Co. Cavan |
67 |
77 |
9 |
153 |
|
Co. Clare |
78 |
75 |
- |
153 |
|
Co. Cork |
418 |
544 |
21 |
983 |
|
Co. Donegal |
167 |
227 |
13 |
407 |
|
Co. Dublin |
1,557 |
1,959 |
137 |
3,653 |
|
Co. Galway |
180 |
243 |
33 |
456 |
|
Co. Kerry |
148 |
147 |
7 |
302 |
|
Co. Kildare |
146 |
226 |
15 |
387 |
|
Co. Kilkenny |
57 |
75 |
6 |
138 |
|
Co. Laois |
45 |
86 |
8 |
139 |
|
Co. Leitrim |
51 |
57 |
2 |
110 |
|
Co. Limerick |
143 |
160 |
13 |
316 |
|
Co. Longford |
48 |
47 |
1 |
96 |
|
Co. Louth |
57 |
117 |
12 |
186 |
|
Co. Mayo |
155 |
242 |
14 |
411 |
|
Co. Meath |
183 |
277 |
20 |
480 |
|
Co. Monaghan |
38 |
106 |
9 |
153 |
|
Co. Offaly |
75 |
114 |
12 |
201 |
|
Co. Roscommon |
93 |
111 |
4 |
208 |
|
Co. Sligo |
51 |
100 |
6 |
157 |
|
Co. Tipperary |
129 |
182 |
9 |
320 |
|
Co. Waterford |
128 |
161 |
5 |
294 |
|
Co. Westmeath |
125 |
109 |
4 |
238 |
|
Co. Wexford |
140 |
145 |
10 |
295 |
|
Co. Wicklow |
117 |
215 |
26 |
358 |
|
Total |
4,437 |
5,884 |
399 |
10,720 |
Table 2
|
Total |
|
|
Co. Carlow |
228 |
|
Co. Cavan |
182 |
|
Co. Clare |
303 |
|
Co. Cork |
1,982 |
|
Co. Donegal |
616 |
|
Co. Dublin |
6,253 |
|
Co. Galway |
746 |
|
Co. Kerry |
442 |
|
Co. Kildare |
761 |
|
Co. Kilkenny |
253 |
|
Co. Laois |
242 |
|
Co. Leitrim |
130 |
|
Co. Limerick |
557 |
|
Co. Longford |
122 |
|
Co. Louth |
305 |
|
Co. Mayo |
737 |
|
Co. Meath |
728 |
|
Co. Monaghan |
194 |
|
Co. Offaly |
344 |
|
Co. Roscommon |
284 |
|
Co. Sligo |
298 |
|
Co. Tipperary |
605 |
|
Co. Waterford |
400 |
|
Co. Westmeath |
340 |
|
Co. Wexford |
628 |
|
Co. Wicklow |
768 |
|
Total |
18,448 |
