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Tue, 11 Jun 2024
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Question Heading for question(s) 99
Michael Healy-Rae
99. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Waste Management
Michael Healy-Rae
107. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21230/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Air Quality
Michael Healy-Rae
138. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the concerns of a local residents’ group in County Kerry (details supplied). [20948/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Local Authorities
Michael Healy-Rae
77. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on a local authority matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20177/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Pension Provisions
Michael Healy-Rae
121. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of a pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20079/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Fisheries Protection
Michael Healy-Rae
126. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15041/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Post Office Network
Michael Healy-Rae
37. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter in relation to postmasters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11180/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Energy Prices
Michael Healy-Rae
70. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9343/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael Healy-Rae
160. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if serious health and safety issues (details supplied) will be examined and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7208/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Pension Provisions
Michael Healy-Rae
168. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a matter in relation to persons retiring from Eir (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6274/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Fisheries Protection
Michael Healy-Rae
55. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a series of matters (details supplied) will be taken into account rather than introducing a brown tag regime on the Roughty River in Kilgarvan; if a person from his Department will meet with an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56295/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Energy Conservation
Michael Healy-Rae
6. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/23]
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Energy Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
38. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 11 October 2023, when he received a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46831/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Departmental Reports
Michael Healy-Rae
130. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the supply of energy report will be published (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46192/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Energy Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
132. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason incandescent bulbs are banned in Ireland, given people with extreme light sensitivity/photosensitivity cannot use regular bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46237/23]
Wed, 11 Oct 2023
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Environmental Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
57. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44268/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Environmental Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
147. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42716/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Inland Fisheries
Michael Healy-Rae
41. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to resolve a fisheries issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41846/23]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
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Departmental Reports
Michael Healy-Rae
127. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the delay in the supply of energy report which is overdue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40784/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Public Sector Pensions
Michael Healy-Rae
43. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for the delay in ensuring Ireland’s 7,000 pensioner postmen receive their pay increases that have been approved by the Labour Court (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39747/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Energy Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
171. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how it makes sense financially and environmentally for Edenderry power station to be used on a 24-7 basis, consuming a large amount of diesel in the process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38934/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Postal Services
Michael Healy-Rae
158. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an Eircode will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32336/23]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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Broadband Infrastructure
Michael Healy-Rae
31. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if broadband capacity will be increased in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael Healy-Rae
177. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when householders who produce surplus solar energy will be paid (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27171/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Michael Healy-Rae
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government has looked at alternative fuels which are better for the environment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28542/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Energy Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
59. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the energy review report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Recycling Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
160. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address an issue of small retailers collecting plastic bottles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24060/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Broadband Infrastructure
Michael Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a new-build house (details supplied) in County Kerry will be included in the NBI roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22417/23]
Tue, 16 May 2023
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Energy Prices
Michael Healy-Rae
185. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on customers in rural areas being charged more than those in urban areas for electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23182/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Food Waste
Michael Healy-Rae
176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are any moves being made to stop good food being destroyed at a time when there are thousands of people who cannot afford food (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19947/23]
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Electric Vehicles
Michael Healy-Rae
190. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide details on the work that has been carried out on studies regarding the extra weight of electric vehicles in car parks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20123/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Broadband Infrastructure
Michael Healy-Rae
148. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19469/23]
Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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Fishing Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
171. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a bye law can be amended to ensure that all persons are treated the same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15013/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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State Pensions
Michael Healy-Rae
181. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will examine matters in relation to the An Post pension scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12942/23]
Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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Environmental Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
209. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding grants. [13540/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Energy Prices
Michael Healy-Rae
153. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10743/23]
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
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Business Supports
Michael Healy-Rae
43. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will examine the provision of free gas to glasshouse operators who grow vegetables for the Irish market (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10462/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Road Projects
Michael Healy-Rae
153. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8283/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Energy Infrastructure
Michael Healy-Rae
157. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when seven new gas-fired generators will be available to supply power to Irish users ensuring further energy security to Ireland and its citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8330/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Energy Infrastructure
Michael Healy-Rae
158. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications where the natural gas will be sourced to supply the new gas-fired generators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8334/23]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023
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Energy Policy
Michael Healy-Rae
159. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way he plans to collect the windfall tax from those supplying the gas by LNG importation into the EU; if his attention has been drawn to the impact such EU legislation is having on the supply of natural gas supply and thus to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8335/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Electricity Generation
Michael Healy-Rae
119. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) relating to solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6747/23]
Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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Pension Provisions
Michael Healy-Rae
120. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 31 January 2023, if pensioners will receive an increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6752/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Electric Vehicles
Michael Healy-Rae
58. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify a matter (details suppled) concerning his proposals for electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5560/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Hedge Cutting
Michael Healy-Rae
64. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 18 January 2023, if he will provide an update on the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5740/23]
Wed, 8 Feb 2023
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Legislative Measures
Michael Healy-Rae
67. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the legislative timeframe for the legislation which is being brought forward by the Government to release the financial aid announced in 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5898/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Pension Provisions
Michael Healy-Rae
174. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if pensioners (details supplied) will receive a pension increase as promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3957/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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Hedge Cutting
Michael Healy-Rae
128. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that he has not signed the derogation with regard to the burning of bushes and branches (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1926/23]
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
53. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the matter of grants for energy support for a charity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58250/22]
Tue, 8 Nov 2022
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Legislative Measures
Michael Healy-Rae
131. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views in relation to the penalties regarding new legislation around solid fuels (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55225/22]