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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 52. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether it will take longer for the travel agent sector to recover due to the current restrictions on international travel and ongoing uncertainty; if existing supports will be maintained to account for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if recognition will be given to the fact that when sales recommence for travel agents they will be taking in deposits which will be passed on immediately thus giving these businesses no commission income to pay overheads; if this will be factored into business supports made available to this sector; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a licence for the exploration of oil and gas will be sold from its holder to another entity; the impact on a licence for the exploration of oil and gas when the company which holds the licence is sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28179/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will publish a report (details supplied) which examined the costs of decarbonisation up to 2050; his views on the importance of publishing the report while the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 is progressing through the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed the need to provide travel agents with continuing business supports with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment given the ongoing challenges the sector is facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27463/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the grant payment for taxi drivers that purchase an electric vehicle is made months after the purchase of same; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this imposes a financial barrier on this scheme for most drivers that cannot meet the total upfront cost and then wait...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that taxi drivers that install a taxi meter in a new vehicle void the warranty of that vehicle; his views on whether this is a serious issue for taxi drivers that purchase a vehicle that subsequently has mechanical issues but they are then not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty; and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the wheelchair accessibility of the taxi fleet; the impact this has on taxi drivers that purchase a non-wheelchair accessible taxi now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27470/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of exemptions granted in each month of 2020 and to date in 2021 permitting the carriage of munitions of war on planes landing in Ireland; the airports in which these planes landed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28158/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the militaries that received exemptions to land in Irish airports carrying munitions of war onboard in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28159/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €80 million announced to support the aviation sector; the funding allocated to each programme under this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28366/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the applications for funding or financial support made by airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic; the funding or financial support provided to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28367/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 212. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the Office of Public Works plans to support the cultural and historical events in Kells, County Meath to mark the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of St. Colmcille; if they will ensure that St. Colmcille’s House in the town is open and accessible and is resourced with a paid tour guide; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all the witnesses for that useful information. I might not get to question all of the guests due to time constraints but I am sure other members of the committee will. I thank them all for their contributions. I might ask Mr. Larkin and Mr. O'Reilly about their experience of working with companies and what the difference is between a mature and an immature organisation in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. O'Reilly. I have some questions on the recruitment and retention environment. There has been considerable discussion about the comparatively small number of staff in the NCSC and the lack of a director. Does Mr. Walsh share that concern or have any sense of the type of staff that such services require? What is the rate of retention or attrition? Is pay a factor or does it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Regarding the scale of the supports, the Minister mentioned €300 million by the end of June. Other countries are providing many times that level of support. In addition, with that €300 million, we have no commitment regarding strategic connectivity or the protection of jobs. That is completely inexcusable. The aviation sector will have to recover, and we will need it to be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (20 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: From the outset of the pandemic, workers and unions in the aviation sector have called for two things: supports and a plan. The Government has a responsibility to protect strategic connectivity. The levels of support for workers, airlines and airports are a fraction of what is needed, based on international comparisons. The fact that there have been no conditions for the protection of jobs...

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I was in possession.

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I am sharing time with Deputies Ó Murchú, Cronin and Donnelly. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It has been some time coming. Many people are interested in the issue and would have liked to see the Bill being brought forward sooner. Its provisions will be important for those affected, particularly small family farmers and small business owners. It will provide...