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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 400. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 22 November 2023, if he is aware that a number of local authorities employ a different interpretation of this Statutory Instrument and circular; that a number of sitting county councillors may breach these terms already and that this will certainly be the case when the new pay deal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 500. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he was aware of concerns from those who have had to wait over five years to complete their SOLAS apprenticeships rather than four; how does he plan to address this; if any measures will be put in place to compensate for lost earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52912/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all the witnesses for their statements and engagement so far. On my own behalf, I extend my solidarity with the front-line workers and thank them and the witnesses for everything they do and continue to do. I have a few questions for Ms Graham. On the issue of the national fares strategy and the review, she stated in response to Deputy Smith that it should issue shortly but it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, a trade-off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The NTA knows its final budget for next year already. It does not come with an initial ask of the Government or-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. There are a few County Meath-related queries I have raised previously with Ms Graham but they keep coming up. One of those issues is access to Dublin City University. The 109A used to go there several times a day. There is significant demand for it. The current provision causes significant inconvenience, especially now, with students attending Dublin City University but living at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: How might somebody initiate that? What would prompt it? If I search my inbox for references to the 109A and DCU, a lot of emails come up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan. Mr. Kent, in his opening statement, referred to the complete drop-off in service for a period. It was particularly bad for a number of weeks and led to considerable frustration across County Meath and the political spectrum. It affected several routes. Of particular relevance from my perspective are the 103 route and the NX to Navan. In fairness, they are high-frequency...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: In his opening statement, Mr. Kent referred to contingency and the number of mechanics. Is Bus Éireann seeking to have mechanics added to the critical skills list? What is the shortage? Will this problem arise again next month or in spring?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask about driver numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: As I ran out of time the last time, I will pick up on the episode with Bus Éireann to try to get a better sense of it. We are talking about the window towards the end of October. Mr. Kent said services were delivered at 95%. What does that mean in terms of loss of kilometres? Has Bus Éireann got figures for that period.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Mr. Kent have a figure for that in kilometres, as opposed to a percentage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: If you could send them on, just for empirical-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: How does that affect Bus Éireann's KPIs? Do the witnesses expect fines to be issued from NTA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is that done in arrears?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The example was given of the NX. I am more familiar with the 103 in Ashbourne-Ratoath than the NX but the principle is the same. During the peak period for a solid hour or more, in some cases Bus Éireann has lost all its services. Is there flexibility around shifting them to a different part of the day or is there not enough notice? I take it somebody will be affected but what about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: You did.