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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I apologise if this question was asked previously, but what is ComReg's role in the context of competition within the market? Is that for ComReg or for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC? Where does the division of responsibility lie and how do the two agencies interact if it is a case of one, or other, or both?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy in the Food Sector: Discussion (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for engaging on this matter. I wish to pick up on the point regarding anaerobic digestion. I take the point on the timeline. What indication is there as to what part of the overall will food waste play in anaerobic digestion? One of the opening statements mentioned insufficient capacity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy in the Food Sector: Discussion (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Regarding the voluntary nature of this, there was a mention of the food waste charter and s on. There are mandatory elements in other countries. In Britain, for example, some of the really large retailers have been advocating mandatory food waste reporting. Are there any elements that will be mandatory or is there a look towards mandatory components? The witnesses will appreciate that that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy in the Food Sector: Discussion (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I see that separate food donation and redistribution is a priority action. I want to ask about the regulatory barriers and the opportunity to keep food in the system. For example, the hot school meals programme is very welcome but from speaking to primary school principals, I know there is significant food waste associated with it, and that is also the international experience. As I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Circular Economy in the Food Sector: Discussion (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Is there a risk of perverse incentive or are both the biomethane strategy and anaerobic digestion strategy complementary? There is the need to feed that beast to generate energy an,d on the other hand, we are trying to reduce waste in the first place.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has intentions to reform the legal mandate of the CRU in order that it aligns with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has intentions to reform the legal mandate of Gas Networks Ireland in order that it aligns with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has intentions to reform the legal mandate of EirGrid in order that it aligns with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22562/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has intentions to reform the legal mandate of ESB Networks in order that it aligns with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Marine Protected Areas (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide a timeline for when the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan will be finalised and adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has intentions to implement an enhanced emissions reporting framework and price incentivisation for large energy users to encourage them to participate in flexible demand initiatives designed to shift electricity consumption to times when emissions are low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22565/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 604. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the breastfeeding support service in Dunboyne, County Meath was cut; if he will immediately review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22671/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the 103 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22082/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask the Minister for an update on the 103 Bus Éireann service which services Ratoath and Ashbourne to and from Dublin, its performance standard and plans to improve it, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I received a similar response directly from Bus Éireann earlier this week. It stated that so far in 2024, over 97% of scheduled route 103 services have operated fully. Anybody who uses that service will hear that as an insult to their intelligence. I will give today as an example. Three services have been cancelled, namely, the 8.58 a.m., the 9.22 a.m. and the 10 a.m. services. It...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Representatives of the service providers appeared before the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications last week. One of the asks they had of the Department, the Minister and his ministerial colleague was that a co-ordinated approach be taken to address the shortage of drivers and craft workers, involving SOLAS, the education and training boards, ETBs, and the National Apprenticeship...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the 109 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (16 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on antisocial behaviour on public transport; his Department's work to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17702/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the lease agreement in place for temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied); when the lease is due to expire; if plans are in place to extend the lease if necessary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21994/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (15 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 67. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is further leave to appeal after a section 317 appeal within her Department or elsewhere; if appellants are entitled to an oral hearing to challenge a section 317 appeal refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21993/24]