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Wed, 31 May 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Darren O'Rourke
16. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of solar PV capacity that has been supported by grants provided under the solar PV scheme in each of the years 2021 to 2022 and to date in 2023, respectively, in tabular form. [26420/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Electricity Supply Board
Darren O'Rourke
17. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 4 May 2023, the specific provisions under European Union law which require the separation of ESB's generation and retail supply arms specifically, irrespective of ESB's role as the Distribution System Operator (DSO). [26426/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
20. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of complaints received by the National Waste Collection Permit Office in 2020, 2021, 2022 and in Q1 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26464/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
21. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the staffing levels at the price-monitoring group; the estimated cost per year to fill each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26465/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Departmental Funding
Darren O'Rourke
24. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the funding provided to the Irish Environmental Network in 2022; if he plans to commit to funds in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26618/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
25. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to expand the role of the NWCPO to become a market collection oversight body to include data analysis on the operation of the market, oversight of charging structures and penalties, oversight of service provision, management of consumer rights and a complaint escalation mechanism and data protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26634/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
26. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to expand the role of the Price Monitoring Group, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26635/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
27. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how the data being collected by the Price Monitoring Group are informing the data analysis role of the NWCPO, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26636/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
28. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the review of existing incentivised charging systems as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26637/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
29. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date in the standardisation of incentivised pricing structures for recycling and waste prevent, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26638/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
30. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to require waste collectors to ensure staff are fully trained to provide accurate pricing information to the public, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26639/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
31. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to strengthen the customer service charter with penalties, including fines, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26640/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to facilitate households and businesses to easily access their waste data and pricing plan, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26641/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
33. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress to date on the Government commitment to require waste collection firms to ensure they provide accurate and timely pricing information to the public, as noted in A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26642/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Public Sector Staff
Darren O'Rourke
75. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staffing levels of the National Waste Collection Permit Office, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26454/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Public Sector Staff
Darren O'Rourke
76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current vacancies at the National Waste Collection Permit Office, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; the average time it takes to fill each position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26455/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Public Sector Staff
Darren O'Rourke
77. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staffing levels in An Bord Pleanála, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26410/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Public Sector Staff
Darren O'Rourke
78. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staffing levels in the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26411/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Public Sector Staff
Darren O'Rourke
79. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staffing levels in the local authority biodiversity officer programme, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Energy Conservation
Darren O'Rourke
80. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost to retrofit a home to a building energy rating of B2 or higher under the energy-efficiency retrofit programme in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [26425/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Darren O'Rourke
84. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staffing levels in the local authority biodiversity officer programme, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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State Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
129. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the staffing levels of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, by job title; the estimated full-year cost of filling each position, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26409/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Building Energy Rating
Darren O'Rourke
130. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost to retrofit a dwelling to a building energy rating of B2 or higher under the better energy homes scheme in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [26421/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Building Energy Rating
Darren O'Rourke
131. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost to retrofit a dwelling to a building energy rating of B2 or higher under the better energy warmer homes scheme in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [26422/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Building Energy Rating
Darren O'Rourke
132. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost to retrofit a dwelling to a building energy rating of B2 or higher under the one stop shop scheme in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [26423/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Building Energy Rating
Darren O'Rourke
133. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost to retrofit a dwelling to a building energy rating of B2 or higher under the better energy community grant scheme in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [26424/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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State Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
168. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the staffing levels in the Commision for Regulation of Utilities, and their salaries, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26332/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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State Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
169. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the staffing levels in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and their salaries, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26333/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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State Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
427. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the staffing levels in the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority; the appointments to date and their salaries, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26329/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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State Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
428. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the staffing levels in the An Bord Pleanála and their salaries, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26330/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Darren O'Rourke
429. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the local authority biodiversity officer programme. [26331/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Darren O'Rourke
430. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the local authority biodiversity officer programme; the number of officers who are in position to date and in which local authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26334/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Darren O'Rourke
431. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the staffing levels of the local authority biodiversity officer programme, their salaries, and in which local authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26335/23]
Tue, 30 May 2023
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Local Authorities
Darren O'Rourke
432. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the local authority biodiversity officer programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26336/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Darren O'Rourke
49. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number and total value of solar photovoltaic grants provided in 2022; the average grant provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Energy Conservation
Darren O'Rourke
50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will increase the funding for the sustainable energy communities programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25061/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Projects
Darren O'Rourke
51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of projects in respect of the national trust transition fund; the nature of such projects; the total value of the projects; and the number of full-time and indirect jobs created in these projects to date. [25062/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Energy Conservation
Darren O'Rourke
52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if retrofitting grants will be available to persons with solid fuel central heating systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25063/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
53. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of staff working in the Commission for Regulation of Utilities; their cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25067/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Darren O'Rourke
54. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how the offshore wind delivery taskforce is resourced to complete its objectives and mandate. [25071/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Waste Management
Darren O'Rourke
55. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has met with waste management companies regarding their recent price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25082/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Energy Prices
Darren O'Rourke
56. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has met with energy companies regarding the fall in wholesale energy prices; if these will be passed onto the customer; when this is likely to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
121. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff working in the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority; their cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25064/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
122. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of biodiversity expertise in the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25065/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
123. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of marine and environmental expertise in the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25066/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
124. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff working in An Bord Pleanála; their cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25068/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
125. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of marine and environmental expertise in An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25069/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
126. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of biodiversity expertise in An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25070/23]
Wed, 24 May 2023
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Departmental Bodies
Darren O'Rourke
132. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of trebling the existing number of staff on each grade currently employed in An Bord Pleanála's marine and climate unit. [25060/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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School Textbooks
Darren O'Rourke
323. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if private schools such as a school (details supplied) can avail of Ireland’s first national primary school book scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24830/23]