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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: North-South Interconnector (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. This is an issue that I have already raised but will continue to raise with the Minister as this Government looks set to repeat the mistakes of the past. The need to connect our two grids on the island is vital, even for the solar improvements we spoke of earlier. The current plan however for the North-South interconnector is putting...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: North-South Interconnector (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. The Minister raised the report of 2018. He must know that the community has no confidence in this report. It never did and I understand why. It is not the case that the community saw the report, did not like it, and walked away from it. They said from the very outset that they did not have confidence in the inquiry team, in the terms of reference, or...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: North-South Interconnector (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: The solution here, and I want to contribute to finding a solution, is to co-design an independent review of the undergrounding option involving all of the stakeholders, with the identification of a suitable panel of inquiry and independent consultants, where the terms of reference and the methodology to be employed will be co-designed with the stakeholders. We have never had that. In...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to grow the number of community owned renewable energy projects in view of the recently approved results of the RESS auction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25605/20]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I know and I am sure that the Minister is aware that he misrepresented Sinn Fein’s position on the North-South interconnector in his last contribution but we will have time to come back to that, hopefully, in oral questions, where I can state the case clearly. On the recent renewable electricity support scheme, RESS, auction, can the Minister outline how he intends to increase the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: In the interest of time I will commend noteworthy.ieand thejournal.ie. They have come in for some pressure in recent days which is probably not unrelated to the important work they are doing in terms of analysis, evidence, transparency and accountability. I would be happy to send the information to the Minister. There is some concern about smart meters and the nature of the information they...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he will take to remove the barriers blocking the growth of rooftop solar panels here, including the lack of a long-term payment system for excess electricity sold back to the grid, the roll-out of smart meters and planning issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/20]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: If we are to achieve 70% renewable electricity by 2030, a key component will be ordinary people and community groups generating their own electricity and selling the excess back to the grid. Solar photovoltaics, PV, can play an important part in this but blockages in the system are preventing that becoming a reality. Can the Minister outline the steps he will take to remove these barriers...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Generation (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Paying people for the excess electricity produced by their solar panels will result in their installation becoming much more appealing to many more people. At the moment, excess electricity produced by privately installed solar panels is spilling onto the grid for free. It is not fair on those who have paid thousands for them and does not make a compelling financial case for those...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Deputy Ward for bringing this motion forward. It is timely and important, particularly for the people living in the areas most affected. It is fair to say that these issues present in different ways in different places, some at the more extreme end. The solution is the same in all cases and it is clearly outlined in the Sinn Féin motion. It is about ensuring there are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to fast-track the delivery of the national broadband plan in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government; the cost implication this will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25173/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of plans included in the recently published Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25174/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if further details will be provided in relation to the €100 million in additional funding for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland announced as part of the July stimulus for 2021; if the amount is additional funding; if not, if it will include an underspend from 2020; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of constructing one covered bike shelter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24910/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cycling officers employed in local authorities nationwide; the estimated cost of employing one cycling officer for one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24911/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total spend on roads in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24913/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road projects that were funded in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24914/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the methodology used to calculate road collisions; if it includes data from An Garda Síochána and insurance companies; if other data is included; if near misses are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25479/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the location of a commemorative plaque (details supplied) which was removed from Gormanston train station; the date on which it will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25091/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Eligibility (17 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I did not hear reference to the TWSS. I heard reference to the EWSS and that is what we received previously in responses from the Minister and her Department in written replies to parliamentary questions. I repeat the question: will the Minister confirm if employees are eligible to apply for applicable jobseeker's supports for days of unemployment even when Aer Lingus was claiming the TWSS...