Alan Dillon

Fine Gael · Mayo

Activity on Environment — 152 events (29 lobbying · 121 questions · 2 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2025-12-10
  VOTE
  Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2021

  A bill to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as An Coimisiún Náisiúnta um Thrasdul Cóir or, in the English language, the National Just Transition Commission to oversee the bringing together of workers, communities, employers and government in social dialogue to drive the plans, policies and investments needed for a fair transformation to a low-carbon economy; to require the preparation, by certain prescribed bodies, of just transition plans; to provide for the conferral of other functions on the said body; to amend the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 (as amended by the 2021 Act); and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 64–72
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing

  • To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Green Building Council 2 returns Environment

  • On behalf of members to inform on the work of The Irish Green Building Council
  • On behalf of members and to present recommendations from The Irish Green Building Council and the Vacant to Vibrant Buildings Alliance on the key actions required to support the re-use of vacant units above the shop in cities, towns and village centres.
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber Trade

  • A letter sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Minister Peter Burke and Junior Minister Alan Dillon
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Taxation

  • Cost of Business
• 2025-09-11
  LOBBY
  Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment

  • Invitation to the launch of ACE Ireland’s vision strategy to drive increased beverage carton recycling and support the circular economy.
• 2025-09-08
  LOBBY
  Cre- Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland Environment

  • Official Visit to Enviro Grind Ltd Composting Site, Pettigo, Donegal
• 2025-09-03
  LOBBY
  Percy Foster Environment

  • official Visit to Envirogrind Composting Site, Pettigo, Donegal
• 2025-09-03
  LOBBY
  mary coughlan Consulting LTD Environment

  • official visit to Envirogrind composting site , pettigo , Co Donegal
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Natural Capital Ireland Environment

  • NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane attended All Island Bioeconomy Summit & Awards in Johnstown, Co Meath with presentations by Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for Circular Economy Alan Dillon addressing the event virtually .Topics included the advance of biomethane and biochar technology, the blue economy funding in this area. https://bioeconomy.ie/
• 2025-09-01
  LOBBY
  Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment

  • Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
• 2025-08-21
  LOBBY
  Too Good To Go Ltd Environment

  • Discussed the subject of food waste and the EU Revision to the Waste Framework Directive
• 2025-07-07
  LOBBY
  Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture

  • ACA pre budget submission
• 2025-06-24
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd 2 returns Agriculture

  • extension to allow for more inclusive consultation in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), Circular Economy Division.
  • Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2025
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment

  • Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  MKC Communications Environment

  • Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating, carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment

  • Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment

  • Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 5 returns AgricultureEU AffairsEnvironment

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Mercosur
  • Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Payments
  • Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC) 2
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 2 returns Environment

  • The need for the new Government to protect Ireland's existing competitive advantages. This includes fostering business growth; attracting innovation, tourism and talent; investing in education; and making the most of our renewable energy potential.
  • The need for the new Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future by taking climate action, diversifying the energy mix, securing sustainable childcare funding, investing in skills development, defending our critical national infrastructure and promoting business innovation.
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • Inclusion of Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC-2) in Second Round of CAP Simplification Measures
  • Environment Levy (EMC) on Agriculture Tyres.
• 2025-05-13
  LOBBY
  Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment

  • Correspondence introducing ACE Ireland and discussing the Programme for Government commitments related to waste management and ACE Ireland’s ongoing work to improve the recycling process of cartons placed on the Irish market.
• 2025-05-13
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber 2 returns TaxationEnvironment

  • A letter to the minister encouraging the consideration and development of business friendly tax policies that can help SMEs survive and thrive in a challenging business environment
  • A letter to the minister urging him to advance the agenda of the circular economy as a matter of environmental priority
• 2025-04-29
  LOBBY
  Irish MiFID Industry Association Environment

  • Implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (the “CSRD”)
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

  • Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources

  • Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns EnvironmentAgriculture

  • National Planning Framework (NPF)
  • Mayo IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2024-11-21
  LOBBY
  UNICEF Ireland Environment

  • Take decisive climate action to secure children’s futures.
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the DCB scheme, specifically regarding the reimbursement of costs associated with SEAI; when is the proposal expected to be presented to Cabinet as homeowners affected by mica and pyrite are seeking clarity on the Government's timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15637/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications where within the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 it stipulates the procedures for appointing a deputy or interim CEO; the date on which he was consulted regarding the appointment of a deputy CEO; the reason the current CEO requires a deputy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12094/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Inland Fisheries Ireland needed to convene an emergency board meeting on 6 March 2024; if he will share the minutes from this meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12095/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide clarity on the extent to which his Department has implemented a moratorium on additional data centres in the Dublin region; if the west of Ireland is included in this moratorium; to extent to which his Department has placed a moratorium on new data centres; the conditions or criteria his Department is utilising to evaluate data centre proposals during this moratorium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12333/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12641/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he intends to implement a just transition and mixed technology approach for existing gas and oil home-heating systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11143/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans that are in place to reduce waiting times for the SEAI's warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11142/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will review the terms of the DRS given its effects on small and medium businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a person will receive an appointment for a BER assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11267/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the defective concrete block scheme managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, specifically the next steps being finalised with his Department, the process for qualifying for affected homeowners to access grant funding, and the measures in place to keep homeowners informed and supported throughout this process. [10518/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a town (details supplied) is not included in the RESS 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6150/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a breakdown of the number of smart metres installed in each county, in tabular form; the number of these that are active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6296/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of the grounds on which septic tank grants will not be provided to those outside a designated area of greatest environmental priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6295/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the National Broadband Plan in Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3203/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of funding allocated to local authorities to mitigate climactic weather events and future funds to support local authority adaptation projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3204/24]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a detailed update on the status of the long-delayed pension increases for An Post pensioners, which were approved by the Labour Court in January 2023 and signed off by both the An Post Pension Board of Trustees and the Board of Management of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53104/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for the eleven-month delay in granting final approval to pension increases for An Post pensioners; the estimated additional cost to the Exchequer or to An Post, given the average pension at An Post is €320 a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53105/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the financial implications for either the Exchequer or An Post for the granting of consent for the payment of a 2% increase to An Post pensioners with effect from 1 January 2023, as well as the separate increases of 5% from 1 January 2022, and 1% from 1 July 2023, in accordance with the Labour Court recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53118/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide assurance that more than 7,000 An Post pensioners will start receiving the backdated cost-of-living increases at the end of November, as mentioned; the measures that have been put in place to ensure the timely disbursement of these payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53119/23]
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on environment and climate change will meet next. [49640/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he plans to increase uptake on SEAI residential schemes by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50225/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on one-stop-shops on Residential/Community retrofit programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50224/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide clarification on an Eircode (details supplied) and its inclusion in the National Broadband Plan roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48643/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the steps for a new Eircode located within the National Broadband Plan intervention area to be connected by NBI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48644/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the report into the external review of governance within Inland Fisheries Ireland including an examination of the respective roles of the IFI board and executive will be published, considering it was due to be published by the end of September of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45628/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he will be appointing a new chair and board of Inland Fisheries Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45629/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what actions he will implement to ensure that the substantial windfall earnings of energy companies throughout 2022 are included in the forthcoming windfall tax initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38456/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what measures are being taken to ensure that domestic energy providers are transparent about their pricing and that they are not overcharging consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38457/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what is being done to monitor the energy market to ensure that it is functioning properly and that Government can ensure that the decreases in wholesale prices for electricity and gas benefit consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38458/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has engaged with the Minister for Transport and Environment, Climate and Communications who has responsibility to oversee the regulatory framework that governs public transportation, which includes oversight of Bus Éireann, to seek an amendment to Bus Éireann’s company policy excluding drivers and private operators employing those over 70 years to operate school runs, considering the current Bus Éireann crisis and school transport challenges the State-owned bus company faces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39065/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports in place for dormer houses that do not qualify for SEAI insulation funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36182/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide information on the provision of policy advice for projects related to the development of green hydrogen projects; how the Government is supporting and encouraging the advancement of green hydrogen initiatives; the specific policy measures that are being considered to foster the growth of this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29506/23]
• 2023-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the potential of renewable energy to transform livelihoods and the scope for regional economic development; and if he will indicate the discussions and the planning which he is undertaking to deliver this potential, particularly in onshore employment and new sources of farm income. [28742/23]
• 2023-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to report on the current work being undertaken by his Department on security of energy supply; to outline, in the context of the Government decision to build over 2,000 megawatts of new gas-powered electricity plants; if it has been considered that an indigenous gas supply would provide a reliable source of low emission energy for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28741/23]
• 2023-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change will meet next. [20576/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline the process to support County Mayo to secure the multimillion-euro investment it needs for offshore wind farms and ancillary development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20839/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he intends to promote investment in floating wind farms with generating electricity capacity along the coast of County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20840/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland's Electricity and Natural Gas Systems; when will this report be published; what policy statement will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19778/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) located off Annagh Head, west of Belmullet; when will this site be connected to the national grid given that it is an integral component of Ireland's Ocean Energy Strategy; if this site will be developed in accordance with the national Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19779/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he intends to implement a national hydrogen strategy; if he will provide an update on the working of the interdepartmental working group to generate a hydrogen economy, create jobs, grow, and decarbonise the country. [12694/23]
• 2023-03-08
  VOTE
  Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–78
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will list the number of registered one-stop shops in Mayo and the Connaught region to offer a start-to-finish project management service, including access to financing, for home energy upgrades; the average costs and waiting time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10854/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of retrofits completed in 2022 under each scheme, by county; the average costs and waiting time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10855/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he intends to develop energy independence through policy measures and empower local communities in towns and villages across the country to develop local grids through solar farms or wind turbines that can supply households and reduce their exposure to energy hikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11288/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how he intends to develop large-scale strategic renewable energy projects that will benefit local communities and people in the area and be reflected in their household bills; the potential of renewable energy projects in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11289/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has concerns surrounding the ability of an organisation (details supplied) to carry out its functions effectively following the removal of current board members on a no-fault basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9950/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to reports that the 2021 annual accounts of an organisation (details supplied) has not been presented to a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9951/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the work that has been done to date on implementing a law preventing supermarkets from throwing out food that is fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9935/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises in County Mayo connected to high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan by the end of 2022. [4491/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises in County Mayo that have been passed under the National Broadband Plan by the end of 2022. [4492/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will list the installed community connection points identified by Mayo County Council that are connected to high-speed broadband under the NBP that are publicly accessible; and the future BCPs that are currently been progressed. [4493/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if all primary schools in County Mayo have been connected to high-speed broadband under the NBP; if he will list those connected and the schools pending a connection within the intervention areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/23]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current work that is being undertaken by his Department on security of energy supply (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to reports that a project could potentially supply the majority of the gas required for these plants and that this gas is one of the lowest carbon-intensity gases in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62739/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he would support drilling at a location (details supplied) at no cost or risk to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62738/22]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on Ireland's cybersecurity infrastructure. [58446/22]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a person (details supplied) is entitled to the €600 energy grant given that they are living off the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62506/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when reliable broadband connectivity will be installed in east Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60502/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the process for the inclusion of Eircode postcodes that were missed in the original surveys contained within amber intervention areas in the roll-out of the NBP; the average NBI connection time for these premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59610/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans on publishing the national green hydrogen strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56400/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the incentives and financial supports he proposes to include in the national green hydrogen strategy to assist in the development of a sustainable green hydrogen industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56401/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the redistribution of energy profits, especially those of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55408/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the European Union energy crisis from an European Union perspective; the financial supports that will be available from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49075/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports that are available for community facilities looking to replace a boiler (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51271/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way that he intends to support the eight new Ireland gas-fired power plants with natural gas supplies from Ireland to protect us depending on imports, via Scotland or the European network which is already under pressure. [51548/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will identify the location, backer, technology, megawatt output for the eight new gas-fired power plants and the stage of development for each development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51549/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has determined the viability of gas reservoirs in nearby areas of the Mayo coast already licensed for exploration that have the potential to tie into Corrib Gas existing infrastructure allowing gas to be brought ashore with minimum disruption. [51550/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the hydrogen strategy for Ireland and the role that green hydrogen will play as a fuel for power generation, manufacturing, energy storage and transport. [45778/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grants ahead of Budget 2023 to support homeowners, business owners, communities and large industry to reduce their energy costs and greenhouse emissions. [45779/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of the missions that are undertaken by the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34216/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide further details on the efforts to accelerate the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the steps that are being taken to address and recalibrate the targets for 2022 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37881/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that are in place to help with energy costs. [34594/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration will be given to an SEAI single-use grant application (details supplied); if there are plans to change these rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34794/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the arrangements that have been entered into in relation to the leasing out of an Inland Fisheries Ireland property (details supplied); the person or body that entered into this arrangement; when the Board of Inland Fisheries was informed; the monies that were accrued from this lease; and if this money was accounted for in accounts by Inland Fisheries Ireland. [29497/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason that he has chosen to investigate the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland given that it was the Board that identified irregularities with regard to dormant accounts funding, uninsured vehicles, procurement and the leasing of property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28480/22]
• 2022-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the dates of the first pre-orders made in the Castlebar and Ballina deployment areas for connections to the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25399/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the micro-generation support scheme; the progress that has been made on the roll-out of the scheme; the associated timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18822/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which indigenous gas production from the Corrib gas field is supporting the State’s gas demand: the way that the security of gas supply has been protected; the State’s dependency on imported gas supply from the UK up to 2030 following the banning future gas exploration; if Ireland will return to a pre-Corrib levels of import dependency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12889/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which it is more expensive to import natural gas into Ireland than utilising indigenous gas resources; and the annual energy and fuel import bill from the UK gas system. [12890/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide further details on the efforts to accelerate the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the steps that are being taken to address the current delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10459/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide additional details on the one-stop -shop model of the national retrofitting scheme and the way it will work in practice; if it will be ensured that it is not only accessible in digital format; if he will provide further details on the eligibility of persons with vacant or derelict properties to access the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10458/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the types of grant aid available to households in cases in which a septic tank has failed an inspection by a local authority; if consideration is being given to extending potential grant aid for repairs in circumstances in which an immediate environmental risk is evident outside the inspection process by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1958/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or the agencies within his aegis provide grant aid for the repair of septic tanks in cases in which an immediate environmental risk is evident; if a cost-benefit analysis has been undertaken in terms of environmental clean-up costs versus increasing the provision of grant aid to boost the number of repairs to septic tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1959/22]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to introduce legislation or other measures from an environmental protection perspective to improve air and dust quality around quarries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61493/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises connected in County Mayo as part of the National Broadband Plan; the efforts being undertaken to ramp-up the speed of the roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61492/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department along with NBI has engaged with companies (details supplied) or any other third-party contractor to expand and accelerate the National Broadband Plan contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47727/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current deployment areas in County Mayo for the roll-out of fibre broadband; the townlands contained within each area; the number of completed premises surveyed in each townland; the number of premises fibre broadband will pass under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47728/21]
• 2021-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports that are in place for owners of dormer houses that do not qualify for SEAI insulation funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47302/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a property (details supplied) was updated on the NBI website with a possible connection date of 2022, given that this date has now been extended to between January 2025 and December 2026; the reason for this delay; the way his Department plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46537/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if [email protected] is still responsible for answering representation from Houses of Oireachtas members; if there is a delay in the system; the approximate timeline to reply to queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/21]
• 2021-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a property (details supplied) cannot avail of high-speed broadband; when this area is due to be surveyed; the way his Department plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45404/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Celtic interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44216/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the remedial actions under the national broadband plan contract his Department has put in place with NBI to address the impact Covid-19 has had on the delivery of the project; and the way he plans to accelerate the programme in the months ahead. [43996/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are grant schemes to support persons to improve the energy efficiency of their properties as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43615/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the efforts that have been undertaken by his Department to accelerate the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in a location (details supplied); the engagement that has taken place with National Broadband Ireland on accelerating the roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37498/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a property (details supplied) cannot avail of high speed broadband; when the area is due to be surveyed; the way he plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34233/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process for local authorities in handling environmental monitoring data for quarries; the way local planning authority offices publish this data to local communities: the sanctions that are issued if any divergences from the performance standards exist; the way this is communicated to the public; and the way the necessary preventative or remedial measures are agreed. [34263/21]
• 2021-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a property (details supplied) cannot avail of high-speed broadband while the neighbouring property can; the way he plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34161/21]
• 2021-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a property (details supplied) cannot avail of high-speed broadband while the neighbouring property can; the way he plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34164/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when farmers without Natura lands might be able to join the results based environment agri pilot scheme; if persons (details supplied) will be able to join; if it is planned to increase numbers admitted to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33497/21]
• 2021-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the efforts that have been undertaken by his Department to accelerate the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan; if he will outline the engagement that has taken place with National Broadband Ireland on accelerating the roll-out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29858/21]
• 2021-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises that will be connected to high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan; the number and percentage of these that have been surveyed for connection to date by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29859/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will outline recent changes that took effect on the European Union energy labels for electrical goods; the efforts undertaken to promote public awareness of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19357/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons estimated to have purchased electrical goods under the old European Union energy ratings for electrical goods prior to the current public health restrictions, but are still awaiting delivery of such goods following the change in energy ratings; the position which occurs in a situation in which high-rated items were purchased prior to the changes and lower-rated items are delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the reason Irish deposit rates are among the lowest in Europe; the way he plans to support the Irish saver environment and help regular savings accounts in Ireland that are at risk of losing the value of their money over time due to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19152/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 17 February 2021, if his Department or agencies under its aegis monitors the usage of the Waste Management Act 1996 by local authorities in their efforts to eliminate illegal dumping; if so, if data will be supplied on the effectiveness of the legislation and the way it compares across local authorities; if the legislation is having any proven impact in preventing illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10585/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures he has taken to fulfil his commitment on post offices and community banking as outlined in the programme for Government (details supplied); the measures that have been taken to establish the feasibility of offering a better range of financial services and e-commerce in post offices; if he has established a working group to identify the potential for local post offices to act as hubs and a one-stop-shop for State services; if he will report on the digital assist scheme and offline services group report carried out to meet these commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8297/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the level of recent engagement his Department has had with An Post on Prio Eco and the transformation of An Post corporate centre and business service areas, and the impact these two projects will have on the workforce and post office network of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8299/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if local authorities are allowed to access databases (details supplied); if not, if legislation is required to do same; his plans to progress such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8509/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes on the warmer homes scheme work programme; the waiting time for upgrades to commence; the steps his Department is taking to address the waiting list; when the changes to the scheme will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of a scheme (details supplied); the number of applications received from applicants in County Mayo; the number of applications approved in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4868/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of school broadband connection points in County Mayo; if a list of school connection points which have gone live and those still in planning will be provided in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4135/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to accelerate the roll-out of the national broadband plan in County Mayo; if consideration is being given to outsourcing or engaging in strategic partnerships with other operators to ramp-up the roll-out as a result of increased levels of working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4143/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of roll-out the national broadband plan in County Mayo; the number of premises to be surveyed versus the number surveyed to date; the current timeline of the roll-out in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are recruitment plans (details supplied) for the western region during 2021; if so, the locations in which those positions will be based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3328/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide a bursary to nursing students whilst on work placement to cover living costs and loss of earnings due to the danger of cross contamination whilst working in a healthcare environment. [43148/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the project status and estimated timeline for start and completion of the EirGrid north Connacht 110kV electricity infrastructure project between the Moy substation near Ballina and Tonroe substation near Ballaghaderreen; the overall benefits to the western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43470/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which he has calculated the percentage of homes and businesses in each town and village throughout County Mayo that currently have access to high-speed fibre broadband in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38493/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the mobile and broadband communications projects being undertaken with Mayo County Council and the national broadband plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29515/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to address issues in relation to broadband (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29516/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans for the roll-out of electric charging points in County Mayo (details supplied); the timeline for the roll-out; and if a survey has taken place in County Mayo regarding suitable locations for such charging points. [29517/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he is taking to accelerate the roll out of high speed broadband in rural Ireland in order to elevate the digital divide between urban areas and rural towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26532/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the way in which he plans to address the broadband challenges facing higher education students when accessing online material as part of their new course curriculum comprising in some case 50% remote learning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26533/20]