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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: My question then is, is it workable and is NBI content with it, or is it in practice a problem that is contributing to delays?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: In terms of addressing this, is it done centrally or by each local authority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Mr. Malone mentioned there has been an improvement in the working relationship with local authorities. On previous occasions I raised the issue of Meath County Council. How are relations with that local authority? Has Mr. Malone the figures for where we are in regard to the roll-out and where we might expect to be in this calendar year, as he had for other counties?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What about subsequent years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: For my part I will encourage all parties to move with the progress as quickly as possible. To give some comfort to people, there have been reports over some weeks in regard to questions on finances, governance and control at NBI, which are complex matters, and the public wants to know the company is sound, secure and fit to deliver on the project people desperately want delivered. Can NBI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank our guests for what has been a very informative session. I will direct my first question to Ms Tinsley and Mr. Fulham. We know there are many issues that are not dealt with in the legislation and we understand the Minister intends to bring in regulations to address those issues. Do our guests have a perspective in terms of what should be included in the legislation and what can be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, and Disability and Transport: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Fulham and Ms Tinsley. I have a follow-up question on the broader point. I echo the comments of Deputy Ó Murchú regarding the broader issues in respect of accessibility, particularly in terms of public transport. I want to take the opportunity to address some of those issues today. I will raise a couple of measures the Government has taken in recent times. There has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: A lot has been covered. I would like to get a sense of how the allowable catch compares to what it was at the start of the last decade or in 2008, 2009 or 2010. How does the season compare? Is it the same comparable season? On this approach to licensing and the increase in fees and duties as a mechanism for conservation and management, is the Minister satisfied that it is effective? Has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 239. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated carbon emission reduction savings, as modelled by his Department, by bringing 100,000 poorly insulated homes up to each of the following building energy ratings of C3, C2, C1, B3, B2 and B1, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4804/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 240. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of the projected 8GW of onshore wind capacity by 2030 as envisaged by the 2021 Climate Action Plan that will be owned by Irish semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 241. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of the projected 5GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 as envisaged by the 2021 Climate Action Plan that will be owned by Irish semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4798/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 242. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish in full the report by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5031/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated yearly carbon emissions reduction savings as modelled by his Department by increasing the number of persons using public transport as opposed to private cars by 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4794/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to install water bottle refill stations alongside bike-sharing scheme stands as Dublin City Council is doing on Clarendon Row; the estimated cost of installing one such refill station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4796/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 284. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing the VAT rate on the purchase of defibrillators by cardiac first responder groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4485/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 285. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some insurance companies apply a loading on policy premiums of cardiac first responder volunteers who notify them that they use their private car in the course of their volunteering role; if he plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4486/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Climate Change Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 290. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the inclusion of gas and nuclear energy in the European Union Taxonomy as being compatible with contributing to fighting climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4883/22]

Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022: First Stage (2 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers and their servants or agents, to declare payments, gifts, donations or other transfers of values provided to healthcare professionals or health care organisations on an annual basis. I am happy to introduce the Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill with my...

Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022: First Stage (2 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will be taking eight minutes. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. People are facing real hardship in their day-to-day lives with inflation and runaway living costs The Government has sat on its hands and allowed the cost-of-living crisis to grow, and indeed it has contributed to it. Rents have been spiralling out of control for years and the Government has done nothing....