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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (3 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister is hearing this from all quarters. The opportunity is available. If one maps our rail infrastructure and our forced car dependency, there has to be very significant development if we are to achieve a modal shift. Much of that will be to an improved public bus network, but rail has a very important role to play. I am speaking about Navan but also about the west and north west....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (3 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister has just said that planning takes an inordinate amount of time. We are on notice there will be opposition to this plan when it comes. That is the nature of privilege. We hear it through the national airwaves. The Minister said the planning process takes an inordinate amount of time and there is a balance of rights to be struck between development and environmental impact....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (3 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an update will be provided on the roll-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12134/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an update will be provided on the actions his Department is taking to research, promote and expand green hydrogen use in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12133/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Small Public Service Vehicles (3 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an update will be provided on his engagements with the taxi sector; the actions he is taking to support the sector; the regulatory reforms that have been introduced since the taxi protests in September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12132/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Communications Regulation (Enforcement) Bill: Discussion (23 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for the presentations and updates. I have a couple of sets of questions. The first set of questions is for the Department. When the officials were in with us before, they indicated a timeline. Will they give us an update on their sense of the timeline and where we are in the preparation of the heads of this legislation with the Government? How does that relate to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. I will try to be brief with my questions. I have a question for the ESB and IWEA. The constraint that seems to permeate every level in this system is capacity. The witnesses mentioned some figures. Has there been an assessment at a State or departmental level of workforce planning? What additional resources would be needed? Do the witnesses know what type of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked about the positive experiences of the planning process, engagement with local communities and the need for wind energy guidelines.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Mr. Dollard wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked a couple of questions about hydrogen.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Energy providers are recording record profits at a time of pandemic and war and when families are being driven into poverty. Energia, SSE Airtricity and the ESB are three examples. It is reported ESB will report record profits of €679 million for 2021, up 10% on 2020. To give some perspective, the Government's cost-of-living package was €505 million. The European...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Is there any assessment-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. Unfortunately, I have a direct clash at this meeting's time – that happens sometimes – but I will be happy to watch it later. I am familiar with the RSA's strategy. I believe its launch was before Christmas. What changes does it entail for the RSA's structures, governance and relationship with other agencies? Is the strategy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: On the Love 30 campaign, the overarching framework, policy and strategy are in place. How does Ms D'Arcy reflect on that? Does it align with her objectives? What is the framework for change? If we got the behaviour piece right, we could do without the constraints in terms of infrastructure, engineering and, in some cases, regulations and enforcement. What are the most important elements...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Ms D'Arcy have anything to add on the overall framework? She gave examples of initiatives for behavioural change in New Zealand and elsewhere. Are there some examples that have worked well in Ireland that have been taken from elsewhere or that might be helpful?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 143. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered bringing forward a ring-fenced auction specifically for floating offshore wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12531/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 144. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current floating offshore target for 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12532/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 145. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he is taking to build a supply chain industry in Ireland for offshore wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12533/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (8 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of recommendations from the 2016 Kerr Report that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12907/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (8 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Government considered the final report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group recommendations to utilise the post office network for the provision of driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12908/22]