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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I have just one more question. Are the witnesses concerned about the quality and standard of private scooters being sold widely at present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Ms Andrews.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Ms Dunne.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider extending the 80% grant scheme in the National Retrofit Plan to include window and door replacement; if such a proposal was considered at any point for the new plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11104/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will publish the findings of the review into the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for each NCT test centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for a car driving test in each test centre; the number of persons waiting for a test in each test centre in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend the ten-year rule for taxis, recognising that most taxis were used considerably less than normal over the past two years due to the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11535/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. I will try to be brief with my questions. I have a question for the ESB and IWEA. The constraint that seems to permeate every level in this system is capacity. The witnesses mentioned some figures. Has there been an assessment at a State or departmental level of workforce planning? What additional resources would be needed? Do the witnesses know what type of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked about the positive experiences of the planning process, engagement with local communities and the need for wind energy guidelines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Mr. Dollard wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked a couple of questions about hydrogen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. Unfortunately, I have a direct clash at this meeting's time – that happens sometimes – but I will be happy to watch it later. I am familiar with the RSA's strategy. I believe its launch was before Christmas. What changes does it entail for the RSA's structures, governance and relationship with other agencies? Is the strategy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: On the Love 30 campaign, the overarching framework, policy and strategy are in place. How does Ms D'Arcy reflect on that? Does it align with her objectives? What is the framework for change? If we got the behaviour piece right, we could do without the constraints in terms of infrastructure, engineering and, in some cases, regulations and enforcement. What are the most important elements...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Ms D'Arcy have anything to add on the overall framework? She gave examples of initiatives for behavioural change in New Zealand and elsewhere. Are there some examples that have worked well in Ireland that have been taken from elsewhere or that might be helpful?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: We now face significant gas price increases. Much has been rumoured in recent hours and while we hope it will not come to pass it looks as though it will if some of the people I have been talking to are anything to go by. Deputy Ó Murchú outlined the specific circumstances in regard to this case but I wish to make a broader point regarding the national heat study, which was...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: On the opportunity arising from district heating, I return to the national heat study. We have seen the example of Codema and the data centre in Tallaght. In the past, there have been town gas and other communal systems. There is an opportunity in that regard but it has to be done right and embedded appropriately. My local authority is setting up an energy agency in co-operation with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Production (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Everybody agrees that there is, potentially, a considerable opportunity with green hydrogen. I see it across the political spectrum and that is welcome. The concern of my party and me, which is shared by people in the wider community who have an interest in green hydrogen, is that the focus, ambition and urgency is not there from the Government. I acknowledge everything the Deputy has said...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Production (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will focus on my supplementary questions on the haulage sector. One of the potential significant opportunities with hydrogen is to decarbonise the heavy goods sector. With regard to the current schemes the Minister has in place, I met with the haulage industry in the past couple of days and it points towards a deep frustration within the sector in terms of the engagement with the Minister...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Production (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Will the Minister look at the current scheme?