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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State. How many bottles and cans have been returned to date? I heard it is in the region of 2 million. I ask the Minister of State to provide an update in that regard. Some people have made the reasonable point that they were already recycling. What is the argument of the Minister of State in that regard? Is it that the scheme will reduce contamination? Is it...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment about the deposit return scheme; to provide an update of his Department’s work to assess the operation of the scheme since its inception; to report on the work on the consultative group to ensure that concerns of those with accessibility issues are heard; to provide an update on the review of the scheme's...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to ask the Minister about the deposit return scheme and ask for an update of his Department’s work to assess the operation of the scheme since its inception. Will the Minister report on the work of the consultative group to ensure that the concerns of those with accessibility issues are heard and provide an update on the review of the scheme's infrastructure by disability...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Recycling Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State. It is important that these issues are recognised. They have been raised in a number of forums with myself and a number of colleagues, particularly the piece on accessibility for people with disabilities. I welcome the fact that there is going to be engagement on them. I look forward to seeing practical measures implemented that address those issues. More...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to report on the European Commission's assessment of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan of Ireland (details supplied); what measures he is taking to respond to the assessments recommendations; what changes he plans to make to avoid the Commission’s assessment that Ireland’s NECP is not...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask the Minister to report on the European Commission' s assessment of the draft updated national energy and climate plan. What measures is he taking to respond to the assessment's recommendations? What changes does he plan to make to avoid the Commission’s assessment that Ireland’s NECP is not sufficient to meet 2030 targets? How does he plan to ensure Ireland’s...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I will point to a number of the observations and assessments in this report. The report indicates there are few detailed measures in the plan, for example, to reduce gas demand. The assessment recommends Ireland "Significantly raise the ambition of a share of renewable energy sources ...", provide an indicative trajectory in that regard and "Ensure...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Another area highlighted is fossil fuel subsidies. The report indicates there is "No date, timeline or commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies ...". Will the Minister give us an update in that regard? I ask him to expand on that point regarding the timeline for the updating of this NECP. This initial draft was submitted late. Is it the case the further draft is due in quarter 2 of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (6 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 74. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that all issues involving unfair competition will be investigated in a fair and transparent manner by the CCPC; the level of oversight in this regard; the options of appeal open to complainants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10928/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (6 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 75. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the process for ensuring that European competition law is applied fully in Ireland; if he will outline the role of the CCPC in this regard and oversight of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10929/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I will pick on the last point. It has been mentioned that the OPW has been engaged in these practices for decades. I think Mr. Ó Dónaill mentioned that the approach of the OPW has changed considerably compared to 20 years ago. The witnesses referenced the guidance issued in 2021. Can they sketch out how the approach today differs compared to years ago? What is the driver of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: In respect of the project under the OPW and IFI regarding the Tallanstown weir and the Kells Blackwater, there were proposals for the construction of a rock ramp. Are there details on the progress of that? If not now, Mr. Casey might revert to us on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: My next question relates to the OPW's working relationship with IFI regarding co-ordination. We have heard from IFI. The OPW has its annual plan and much of its budget goes through IFI. Will Mr. Casey comment on the co-ordination of those programmes of work, the funding for them and ensuring they are as well aligned as possible?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to report on the work of the just transition taskforce; how many times the taskforce has met since it was established; who sits on the taskforce; what is the estimated timeline for delivery for a just transition commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9976/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he could provide an update on the planned introduction of specific packaging formats and product targets, for example for beverage and food cartons, as committed to in Ireland’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy under Ireland’s progression to attaining EU packaging, recovery, and recycling...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 307. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the phase 2 build at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 342. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide a breakdown of all grants made by her Department to tourism bodies and tourism companies in each of the years 2022 and 2023, including the value and reason for each grant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10157/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 343. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, following the cessation of the Food Tourism Strategy 2018 – 2023, her Department or any tourism bodies under the aegis of her Department have plans for the development and implementation of a new Food Tourism Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10158/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Just Transition (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 507. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 14 December 2023, to report on the work of the just transition commission, specifically in relation to the recommendation of the National Economic and Social Council; if a decision has been made regarding the establishment of an implementation group for climate transition in agriculture;...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: When workers at Tara Mines were put on temporary layoff last July, the Taoiseach and various Ministers said everything would be done to support them and to get the mine opened as quickly as possible. Many of us wondered at the time what was the employer's plan. That plan has now become clear. It is a plan to reduce costs and maximise profits by reducing the number of directly employed...