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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travelling in a Woman's Shoes Report: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Dr. Rock also indicated to speak. It is regrettable that our starting point is where it is. We have a long way to go and much to do. I have a question about sociocultural behaviour barriers. I am aware of #andshecycles and know advocates in that area. They are great. At the minute, they are not representative of broader society. We need people to show leadership. There is a lack of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travelling in a Woman's Shoes Report: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way that applications to operate in Ireland under the fifth freedom are considered in aviation; if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding such permits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Keating for his presentation. I will ask two brief questions, the first of which is on ports policy. When I raised this matter with the Minister of State at the Department of Transport before Christmas, she spoke about a multi-port approach and different things being done at different ports depending on the environment. Are we in the right place with that policy? I have heard...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all the witnesses. I ask for an assessment on the technologies in respect of storage. Could Ireland be leaders in promising technologies that are receiving less attention than others? How much consideration has been given to mineral intensity for batteries? The witnesses have indicated that there are areas where we are leading. Are they being sufficiently supported? What might a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I asked about what a forum for engagement might be like.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does the Department have to take the lead initially?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I have questions for the IESA about the opportunity offered by technologies and where those technologies are at. What consideration is given to the mineral intensity of batteries, for example?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 203. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the anomalous situation which gives rise to significantly higher gas prices in residential complexes served by district heating systems (details supplied); the reason that such systems are classified as commercial rather than residential; his proposal to address this anomaly; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 204. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of proposals to regulate district heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15960/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of including coaches and buses in the €100 emergency support scheme that has been introduced for licensed hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16469/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of including own account HGV operations in the €100 emergency support scheme that has been introduced for licensed hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to introduce an income cap for electric vehicle grants to ensure funding is targeted at those who need financial help the most when purchasing a new electric vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16471/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 264. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to allow bus and coach operators reclaim VAT on fuel costs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the competitive advantage that operators from the Northern Ireland have in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 273. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined expanding the diesel rebate scheme to include other fuels such as compressed natural gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16464/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 274. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of including compressed natural gas in the diesel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16465/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 275. To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to reform the diesel rebate scheme to make it more accessible (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16466/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 276. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the diesel rebate scheme in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the rate of the diesel rebate scheme from 7.5 cent to €0.15, to €0.20 and €0.25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16572/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of including the school bus sector in the €100 emergency support scheme that has been introduced for licensed hauliers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16468/22]