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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the 'in loco parentis' rule in place for families availing of home nursing care; if he intends to abolish this rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57388/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 618. To ask the Minister for Health the number of intensive homecare packages delivered in CHO8 in 2020, 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form. [57581/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 619. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff vacancies by job title in orthodontic services in County Meath; when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [57582/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 620. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time tracheotomy nurses working in the Mater Hospital in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [57583/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 786. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the 2021 annual report for Greyhound Racing Ireland will be published. [57585/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 806. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of full-time vacancies by job title in the Charities Regulator as of 15 November 2022; when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form [57577/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Some of the issues I was going to address have been dealt with, so this is helpful. I will come at this topic in another way. Starting with Dr. Byrne, regarding forests on peatlands, I think it was Dr. Moran who said we are not sure whether taking them off those lands would do more harm than good. Regarding the approach to forests on peatlands, what are the guiding principles that should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, that is helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Dr. Byrne have a perspective on renewables?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What is the Government doing in response to the shortage of primary school teachers in particular? The Irish Primary Principals' Network, IPPN, said we are at crisis point and pointed to acute shortages in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kildare. I speak on behalf of my own constituency in Meath where I know the situation is exactly the same. Many issues are raised such as the cost of rents and...

Energy Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to address this matter. The issue of electricity and energy affordability is central at this time. The motion points to the need to reform a broken market. That needs to happen, but we also need to address the cost of electricity and maximise State and community ownership of our national resources. That is not stated in the motion, but it should be. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Walsh. I will pick up on one of those themes. The area I want to focus on is the Irish landscape as a whole. Realising the potential of Dublin Airport as a hub picks up on that point of the need for capital investment at a time when it is not entirely sure what funds will be available in the medium term with regard to the decisions around charges. Would it be perceived among...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Mr. Walsh would encourage it to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh (16 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. I want to ask about the challenge of climate change. We touched on sustainable aviation. The high-profile report last week was very limited, I must say, but it identified the airports and a number of cement plants. Many other places probably should and could have been on that list but were not. That is more a reflection of the methodology than anything else, however. What has been...

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on statements on Science Week. I welcome the fact we are having this debate and that we have Science Week. It is a good opportunity for the House to address these issues that do not always get the focus they deserve. Of course, they are hugely important to our country and its future. The theme this year was to explore the infinite possibilities of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I also wanted to ask about the emissions from sitka spruce on peat soils, which the witnesses have highlighted. Last week we had proposals around encouraging increased afforestation. Is there a risk that the bad practices of the present and past will be continued in the medium term while we try to identify lands and categorise and identify areas for appropriate crops? Related to that, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Is that provided for? Will there be trees planted on peatlands in the time ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sequestration and Land Management-Nature Restoration: Discussion (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I ask initially about Teagasc and the range of research. The need for improved measurements has been outlined. I know there is a standard approach in terms of reporting, but are these standard methods that are being used elsewhere or are they bespoke to Ireland?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the budget allocation for attic and cavity wall insulation for 2022; the number of applications to date in 2022 for each; the number of works completed to date in 2022 for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56438/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action the Government is taking to expand the role wave and tidal energy can play in Ireland's renewable energy generation; the estimated energy generation potential both have off the Irish coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56439/22]