Written Answers Nos. 201-220
201. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when work will commence on a successor to the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and when the new plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2583/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing and monitoring the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. In light of the NTA responsibilities I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
202. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed extension of the DART to Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2367/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme.
The DART+ programme, which comprises five different projects in and around the GDA, will triple the length of the electrified network from circa 50km to 150km and double city centre capacity from 26,000 passengers per hour per direction to 52,000 during peak hours. This will significantly enhance access to high capacity public transport across the GDA.
DART+ South West will extend DART services from the City Centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge including four-tracking from Park West to Heuston. A Railway Order was approved for DART+ South West by An Coimisiún Pleanála in November 2024. In addition, procurement for DART+ South West and West is progressing with pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) notices for Design and Build works advertised in May 2025.
The Government is committed to the delivery of major public transport projects. That commitment is evidenced by last year’s review of the National Development Plan which allocated a total of €24.3 billion in Exchequer funding to transport projects from 2026 to 2030.
Of this total allocation, funding of circa €10 billion for public transport infrastructure is earmarked from 2026 to 2030, in addition to the €2 billion for MetroLink, primarily in line with the Department’s NIFTI intervention hierarchy of Maintain, Optimise, Improve, and New. This approach involves prioritising investment in the protection and renewal of existing assets before investing in new ones, on economic and environmental grounds.
This is an unprecedented level of investment in transport and represents an almost 87% increase as compared to the last five-year period under the previous NDP. However, it also a simple fact that within any funding envelope, no matter how big, there are decisions required in relation to sequencing and prioritisation and those are the decisions that come with the responsibilities of being in Government.
Funding secured under this NDP will see construction start before 2030 on the DART+ programme, beginning with DART+ West, which is the crucial enabler of the rest of the programme and particularly DART+ South-West.
DART+ West must be advanced as it will provide the depot capacity for the new fleet to be used on South-West and also will provide the capacity in the city centre to allow for South-West services to proceed. The CPO processes for South-West will commence this year and aspects of the procurement frameworks put in place for DART+ West will be available for use on South-West when its main construction works commence, which I hope to accelerate through the additional NDP funding made available in 2028 onwards.
Related, my Department will also explore any EU funding which may become available to accelerate public transport projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Question No. 203 answered with Question No. 129.
204. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any actions he is taking to further expand the availability of EV charging points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1401/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years.
While over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home, there is a vital need for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible.
The National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy outlines the requirements for publicly accessible charging and installing EV Infrastructure that is capable of meeting user needs. This strategy is currently being revised with a refreshed strategy for 2026-2028 to be published for consultation in the coming months.
The government has launched a number of schemes to provide for increased high quality charging on the national network.
LDV En-route Grant Schemes administered by TII.
• Under Phase 1 a total of 131 high-powered recharging points will be built across 17 recharging pools along motorways providing an additional 24,260 kilowatts (24 megawatts) recharging capacity.
• Under Phase 2 of the scheme, a total of 175 high-powered recharging points will be built across 53 recharging pools along national primary roads, providing an additional 20,000 kilowatts (20 Megawatts) of recharging capacity.
• Under Phase 3 a total of 192 high-powered recharging points will be built across the 90 recharging pools along national secondary roads, providing an additional 22,000 kilowatts (20 Megawatts) of recharging capacity.
These initiatives will significantly expand high power charging availability across the national, regional and local road network, creating a more convenient and reliable system for drivers nationwide.
The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan, which focuses on destination and neighbourhood charging, was published in April 2025. The plan will be led by Local Authorities in partnership with both public and private sectors. Prior to these network plans being finalised and delivered, ZEVI is funding Local Authority Pilots through a Pilot Programme ZEVI aims to deliver 26 pilot projects across 15 Local Authorities. The focus for the Pilot programme is to provide charging infrastructure at locations that meet multiple user needs for Local Authority owned sites. Following the delivery of the first pilot in Westside, Galway City in 2025, roll out of all qualifying pilots are to be completed in 2026.
Shared Island Sports Club Scheme
The Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme provides funding to install a network of publicly accessible chargers in communities nationwide through their local sports clubs. Included in the scope of the Scheme are 227 clubs of which 179 are in Ireland and 48 in Northern Ireland. Almost 80 clubs have been approved in ROI to proceed engagement for installation with approved Charge Point Operators.
Government will continue to do what it can to facilitate the rollout of more chargers as having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.
205. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail will introduce additional peak-time services for Kildare commuters, given that timetable changes in 2024 and 2025 did not result in any new services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2780/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that public transport services and infrastructure are fully accessible for people with disabilities, including the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
From a policy perspective, the Government launched the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People (NHRSDP) on 03 September 2025. Pillar 5 of the NHRSDP, 'Transport and Mobility' contains a number of transport priority actions. I met with members of the disability sector on 29 September 2025 for a constructive dialogue on the transport actions in the NHRSDP and our shared ambition to ensure 100% transport accessibility in Ireland. I really welcomed the opportunity to hear views on transport accessibility and the NHRSDP priority transport actions, and I look forward to engaging with them under the auspices of the new strategy's reporting structures, over the course of the coming months.
Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 and the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, the Oireachtas assigned statutory responsibility to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network and public transport infrastructure. The NTA in turn works with the relevant public transport operators, for example Dublin Bus, who have responsibility for day-to-day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.
In light of the NTA's over-arching statutory responsibilities for accessible public transport, including the the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
207. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the cost of the Tivoli depot in Cork has now doubled due to delays. [2788/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of BusConnects Cork.
The BusConnects Cork Programme is made up of a number of different elements and is designed to provide a better, more reliable, and more efficient bus service for everyone in addition to providing safe cycling facilities along key routes.
The BusConnects Cork preliminary Business Case was approved by Government in October 2025, allowing for the continued progress of the programme including the submission of applications for planning permission.
The new temporary bus depot facility in Tivoli is expected to be available from Quarter 2 2026, which will facilitate the additional bus fleet needed for Cork.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive within 10 days.
208. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the purchase of new DART carriages; the benefits they will provide passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2781/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme.
As part of the DART+ programme, DART+ Fleet provides a ten-year procurement framework for electric and battery-electric train fleet.
Three fleet orders have been placed comprising both battery-electric and electric carriages, bringing the total number of DART carriages ordered to 285.
The first order for the purchase of 95 additional DART carriages (65 battery-electric and 30 electric) have started to arrive in Ireland and are currently undergoing certification and safety testing. It is intended that the new battery-electric sets will be initially deployed on the Northern Commuter Line serving Dublin to/from Drogheda from 2027.
Part of the second order of 90 battery-electric carriages, which are planned to start entering service from 2028, will allow the commencement of the extension of the DART to Wicklow from around 2029.
In December 2025, the Department funded a third fleet order for a further 100 electric DART carriages, which will fully replace the original DART fleet in service since the DART first opened in 1984. It is planned to deploy this third order of 100 electric carriages from the end of 2028.
Deployment of the first and second orders will free up existing Intercity and Commuter trains for use on other routes. The location of where the redeployed fleet will be used will be determined by Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the NTA.
All of these carriages will provide additional capacity for the Greater Dublin Area rail network as part of the DART+ Programme, in response to record passenger demand. These new trains will increase the capacity and sustainability of rail services, and offer benefits to passengers including significant accessibility improvements, increased bicycle storage, device charging and enhanced security through CCTV.
The full DART+ Programme, encompassing the new fleet and infrastructure works under DART+ West, South West, Coastal North and Coastal South, will double the capacity for rail services in the GDA from 26,000 passengers per hour per direction to 52,000 during peak hours.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Question No. 209 answered with Question No. 122.
210. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned Coastguard station for Courtown Harbour. [70590/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to assure the Deputy that in acknowledging the existing Coast Guard station site at Courtown cannot accommodate additional facilities required to bring the station up to standard, the provision of suitable accommodation and facilities for the Courtown Coast Guard Unit remains a priority of the IRCG building programme.
A potential site for a new Coast Guard Station at Courtown was identified following an appraisal process undertaken by the Department and the OPW in 2024.
Since then, a broader transformation programme across the IRCG has been taking place. A key focus in 2025 was a review of how facilities are provided for our IRCG Volunteers, with specifications that are appropriate to requirements. The exercise involved extensive engagement with the OPW, resulting in an agreed, and recently launched, IRCG Building Strategy.
Noting that the Infrastructure Guidelines allow for departmental review of capital expenditure at key stages of a project, as set out in Section 2.2.2 Project Lifecycle and Approvals, my Department as Approving Authority subsequently requested that a further market trawl be carried out in Courtown. The provision of a new station will be reviewed in consideration of achieving value for money for the exchequer and in alignment with the new IRCG Building Strategy.
It should be noted that Courtown CGU is flanked by the RNLI Unit located at the harbour in Courtown with immediate access to the sea and therefore the further market trawl of the area by OPW, on behalf of Courtown CGU, need not be confined to locations with immediate access to the sea.
As an interim measure, my Department has secured accommodation for the Courtown Coast Guard Unit in the local parochial house. Arrangements to accommodate the Unit will remain in place until a new facility is provided.
211. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if a comparative cost analysis with major European metro systems, including projects such as Madrid Metro expansions, has been completed by or on behalf of National Transport Authority in relation to the MetroLink project; when this benchmarking will be published and made available to the Houses of the Oireachtas (details supplied); the way in which value for money is being assessed at this stage of the project, prior to Approval Gate 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1451/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra238. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which his Department's Value for Money and Public Spending Code units have reviewed the projected cost per kilometre of the MetroLink project; if international comparators including the inflation-adjusted cost of the Madrid Metro network expansion have been assessed; if he will publish the outcome of this benchmarking; the measures in place to ensure cost discipline in large-scale transport projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66276/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 238 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), which includes MetroLink.
It is too early in the project lifecycle to give a precise capital cost or budget for MetroLink. This is because the project has yet to go through the detailed procurement stage. The Preliminary Business Case showed how the project benefits exceed the project costs. The cost estimates for MetroLink are currently under review by the NTA as part of preparation for Approval Gate 2 of the Infrastructure Guidelines and will ultimately be finalised once tenders have been received, ahead of the Government's decision at Approval Gate 3.
The NTA is responsible for developing cost estimates, as originally set out in the Preliminary Business Case and as updated since, and subsequent cost analyses.
Noting the NTA's responsibility for this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Question No. 212 answered with Question No. 139.
213. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress of the Great Island connectivity scheme R624 Cobh Road in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2847/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and renewal of the network with c. 10% of the remaining funding invested in new roads/bridges or for road realignments.
Any new road projects that seek State funding are assessed by the Department on a case-by-case basis. All projects proposed by local authorities for consideration must comply with the requirements of the Infrastructure Guidelines (formerly the Public Spending Code) and the Department's Transport Appraisal Framework. Given the limited funding available for regional and local road improvement works it is important for local authorities to prioritise projects within their overall area of responsibility with these requirements in mind.
In this regard, Cork County Council submitted an initial project appraisal to the Department in 2019 regarding the upgrade of the R624 Cobh Road. The project, as submitted, includes upgrading the existing N25-R624 interchange, the provision of a dual carriageway from the interchange to Marino Point, widening of Slatty Bridge, the provision of a new bridge crossing to Great Island at Belvelly and upgrading the existing R624 from Marino Point to Cobh.
The estimated cost of this scheme was more than €100 million, with possible staged implementation.
In line with Government requirements Cork County Council also produced a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for the Great Island Connectivity Scheme and a draft was forwarded to the Department in November 2022.
Since then, both the Public Spending Code and the Department’s Transport Appraisal Framework (TAF) guidance have been updated - the Department liaised with the Council regarding new requirements under the new infrastructure Guidelines and the TAF including the preparation of a Project Outline Document (POD) and business case incorporating the work already undertaken at the SAR stage.
The Council submitted the POD to the Department in March 2024. Following the submission of the POD, the Council commenced work on developing a brief for the appointment of consultants to deliver the scheme through options assessment, design and planning, starting with the commencement of a Preliminary Business Case. The Council submitted the brief for appointment of consultants in December 2024 to the Department for review. The Council recently commenced the tender process to appoint a consultant to develop preliminary designs, environmental assessments, and technical documentation to progress the project through planning and public consultation phases.
An allocation of €350,000 was made to Cork County Council as part of the 2025 Regional and Local Roads Grants to assist in the development of the Preliminary Business Case.
Grants allocations for 2026 will be notified to local authorities in the coming weeks.
Question No. 214 answered with Question No. 159.
215. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount her Department, or agencies under its remit, spent on advertising on a social media platform (details supplied) in each of the years 2024 and 2025 respectively; to outline any expenditure on verification or premium accounts on the platform in those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3103/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade uses advertising and public awareness campaigns primarily to promote essential services to citizens at home and abroad such as passport and consular services. In previous years, public awareness campaigns in relation to COVID-19 travel restrictions and Brexit have formed a significant part of campaigns. Advertising on X has also helped us reach international audiences with messaging about Irish trade and Ireland as a place to do business, including around St. Patrick's Day.
My Department’s advertising expenditure on X for 2024 and 2025 is outlined by year below:
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Year |
Advertising expenditure on X |
|
2024 |
€16,851 |
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2025 |
€36,180 |
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at headquarters has incurred no expenditure on verification or premium accounts on X in those years related to Departmental accounts on the platform.
There are no agencies under the remit of the Department.
216. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason officials in her Department have ordered the removal of a document from the National Archives (details supplied); if she will provide the details of the process used to arrive at this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3198/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn December each year, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade transfers both 30 year old files and, in the case of files relating to Northern Ireland, 20 year old files, to the National Archives to make them available for media and public access.
This year, the Department transferred over 800 Northern Ireland related files to the National Archives to be released. In respect of this, and other annual releases of files, it is normal for files to be recalled on a temporary basis, for review or consultation by officials, in accordance with the National Archives Act. Following the temporary recall, the files are returned to the National Archives.
That is what was done in this instance. The file in question was recalled for review, and will be returned to the National Archives this week.
My Department is consistently the largest Departmental depositor of files to the National Archives annually, and has released over 9,000 Northern Ireland related files since 2020.
217. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the decision by the Israeli Government to restrict the ability of 37 international humanitarian aid organisations, including respected organisations (details supplied), from operating in the occupied Palestinian territory her views that if Israel is allowed to prevent these organisations from operating, it will have dire consequences for Palestinians as well as establishing an incredibly dangerous precedent for the free flowing of aid in humanitarian crises, a framework already so damaged over the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3200/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland’s current focus is on preserving the ceasefire in Gaza, which has now been in place for over three months. I commend the efforts of the US, as well as Qatar, Türkiye and Egypt, to secure this agreement. As work to advance to phase two of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict continues, the situation in Gaza remains fragile and the international community must remain engaged.
Ireland is deeply concerned that improvements in humanitarian access envisaged in phase one of the plan have not fully materialised. The people of Gaza do not have enough to eat, adequate shelter from winter weather, or significant access to medicines, healthcare and sanitation. In the West Bank, the situation continues to deteriorate with settlement expansion, rising levels of settler violence and mass displacement.
Alongside Foreign Ministers from five other EU Member States, I wrote to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in December, calling for renewed focus on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. A lot more needs to be done to ease the immense suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
Against this background, the UN, in particular UNRWA, and other humanitarian organisations are carrying out lifesaving work. During my visit to Rafah on 13 January, I announced €42m in funding for the Palestinian people, which includes €20m for the vital work of UNRWA.
Ireland joined Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain in condemning the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, and has called for any deregistrations of international NGOs to be halted. International NGOs constitute a significant part of all humanitarian and especially health services in Gaza and the West Bank. The work of the UN, in particular UNRWA, together with other humanitarian organisations and NGOs, is essential to confront the catastrophic humanitarian situation and to deliver life-saving assistance and essential services to the civilian population in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territory and the wider region.
Ireland welcomed the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice issued on 22 October, which authoritatively affirms Israel’s obligations under international law. The principal findings of the Court include affirmation that Israel, as an occupying Power, must ensure that the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory has the essential supplies of daily life. So long as the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory is inadequately supplied, as has been the case in the Gaza Strip, Israel must agree to facilitate relief schemes on that population’s behalf, including relief provided by the United Nations and its entities, in particular UNRWA, and must not impede such relief. The Court also noted the obligation to respect the inviolability of United Nations premises and the obligation not to interfere with United Nations property and assets, and that these obligations must be upheld in the context of armed conflict.
218. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is concerned by the reported harassment of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3232/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe protection of human rights defenders is a key foreign policy priority for Ireland in our bilateral, EU, and UN multilateral engagement. Ireland regularly intervenes at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to advocate on behalf of human rights defenders, and we have a strong track record of putting forward recommendations on the rights of human rights defenders at the UN’s Universal Periodic Review, a peer review of states’, human rights situations.
On the details supplied, I am aware of the recent public comments by this Irish citizen and international human rights lawyer. Officials from the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations based in Geneva and New York have met with this human rights defender in the course of her work. I am deeply concerned by the descriptions of the harassment that this citizen has experienced, including the threats that have been made against her and her family. The threats that have been described are abhorrent and unacceptable.
Any unlawful coercion, threat or harassment that occurs within the State should be reported to An Garda Síochána. In terms of any incidents that may have occurred abroad, Irish citizens can contact An Garda Síochána if in Ireland. If an Irish citizen is abroad, they should, where possible, report such incidents to the relevant local authorities.
219. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to prevent food wastage by supermarkets, in view of the fact that this wastage could be repurposed and donated to those in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2942/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department published Ireland’s National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023-2025 in November 2022. The Roadmap set out a number of priority actions to bring the focus on food waste prevention, across key sectors in the food supply chain, together in a coherent manner. The Roadmap focused on areas such as food waste measurement and reporting, food waste segregation, surplus food donation and redistribution, research and innovation, green public procurement, and delivering sustained communications and awareness-raising to help change behaviours.
Key actions that have been delivered to date include, for example; the launch of a revised Food Waste Charter, which a number of major retailers have signed up to; national food waste statistics reporting; food waste awareness activities such as National Stop Food Waste Day and a National Food Waste Recycling Week; and a new Green Public Procurement policy that includes a focus on food waste prevention. A project, Food Circle, was also established with FoodCloud in 2024 to support the implementation of key actions related to surplus food redistribution and donation.
The revised Waste Framework Directive, which entered into force on 16 October 2025, includes binding food waste reduction targets to be achieved at national level by 2030. This includes the reduction of the generation of food waste per capita, jointly in retail and other distribution of food, in restaurants and food services and in households, by 30%. The revised Directive also lists specific prevention measures including a strengthened focus on surplus food donation.
The Department is currently preparing the next iteration of the National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap which will ensure Ireland is on the right path to deliver on its food waste reduction obligations. The revised Waste Framework Directive, and the output from the Food Circle project, will be particularly important in shaping targeted actions on food donation and redistribution in the next Roadmap, which will be published later this year.
220. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the work that has taken place towards national strategy on resource security; and the actions that can be taken by communities to create, manage and sustain resource resilience. [2970/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing clarification received from the Deputy, I understand that the Question is referring to the Energy Security in Ireland to 2030 report which was published in November 2023. This report outlines a strategy to ensure energy security in Ireland for this decade, while also ensuring a sustainable transition to a carbon neutral energy system by 2050.
The report was published as part of an Energy Security Package, containing a range of supplementary analyses, consultations, and reviews, which have informed the recommendations and actions related to energy security.
The 28 actions outlined in Energy Security in Ireland to 2030 are overseen by the Energy Security Group (ESG), which is chaired by the Secretary General of my Department and attended by officials from relevant Government Departments and Agencies.
