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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Regarding profitability and protecting customers from charges when suppliers are making extraordinary profits, the witnesses say there is no evidence to support that and that from time to time, there is a market monitoring system. Could they give me some information about how the CRU assesses that? I know there have been public charges. Are investigations ongoing? If so, at what stage are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: How long will that take or when might people expect to see an outcome of those processes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: When might the CRU have an indication in terms of what might be in front of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked a question about the levers available to the CRU to pass on incentives but protect consumers against increasing prices. I presume it will point towards the price comparator websites. For example, I have been notified by constituents who were on a level pay scheme with one of the providers and now have a smart meter that they no longer have the option of the level pay scheme. Is...

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the commitment to a citizens' assembly on the biodiversity crisis. Campaigners have been calling for the assembly to be convened as a matter of priority to address the growing biodiversity crisis that has been caused by habitat loss, overexploitation and climate change. These factors have caused a rapid acceleration of animals and plants becoming extinct. Measures to restore...

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (22 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I will deal with the issue of the carbon tax as a mechanism for delivering on our climate obligations. Listening to Government spokespersons, we would be led to believe that the carbon tax is the be-all and end-all; no carbon tax, no climate action. However, we have had carbon taxes for 13 years now and emissions have increased year on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting time for a motorbike driving test; the number of persons waiting for a motorbike driving test; the action being taken to reduce the wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8841/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €54 million in funding announced for the 20% reduction in fares on public service obligation routes; the way that this figure was calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any of the €205 million in emergency public transport public service obligation is being used to part fund the reduction in public transport fares by 20%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meaning of on average in relation to the reduction in fares by 20% on average for public service obligation routes until the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated increase in demand if public transport fares were abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8859/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering introducing a €365 annual public transport ticket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8860/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include Ireland’s western arc in the Ten-T review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8942/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that have been submitted by the Government to the Ten-T review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the final deadline date for the State to make a submission to the EU Commission on the Ten-T review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8944/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of the geophysical survey works in relation to Marine Notice No. 09 of 2022; the way that they are applied for; the number of surveys issued each year; if these surveys involve the use of technology that may clear fish from an area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8945/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Meath will be granted the SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horticulture Sector (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 333. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the exit from the horticultural industry of many vegetables growers; the extent to which this trend is being monitored; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8927/22]