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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Was Mr. Murray involved in developing them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Mr. Murray believe that reflects CUAG’s contribution in drawing them up?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It is not a case that management came with a fait accompli.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There was some criticism of CUAG, although that may be the wrong word, that it was not representative because it contained only OICs. Is it the case it is no longer only OICs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I appreciate that. In fairness, we are trying to play a helpful role and people have come here in good faith. I do not think any of it is intended to be personal or anything else. I acknowledge that given the nature of the discussion that can be difficult, but that is certainly not the approach we are taking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, I was just trying to pick up on that. Mr. Murray stated there are six OICs and six non-OICs, which, obviously, is an even mix. Is there a standard process for electing them, and if so, is it new or is it a continuation of what was previously the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What has been CUAG's engagement with volunteers throughout the country and with management? Some of what we are hearing is that it was not a two-way process and much of it was top-down, with a very strict adherence to the code of conduct. I guess across different areas there will be different experiences, depending on local dynamics. Does that reflect Mr. Murray's experience or was there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There is the question of the volunteer representative association. How can its concerns be accommodated? Those representatives were before us and the committee will act on a number of their requests. Is there room for improvement in engagement with them, including by the witnesses, management or the Department and Minister? Is there a culture of openness within the Coast Guard for that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Is there a basis in anything Mr. Murray has heard from the volunteers' representative association? My sense is there has been movement recently. He mentioned the Mulvey report but I am not sure it is a coincidence that these events are happening at the same time. Is there a path forward and what sort of avenue is there for aligning those issues and having them addressed? It seems CUAG has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There is a new and independent path. Volunteers may have said in the past they have nowhere to turn but now they have an independent human resources outlet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The independent human resources facility is new.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: How does one go about accessing that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. So far, we all seem to be very much on the same page on this issue. I expect that this will remain the same for the rest of the meeting. From my own perspective, I would like this committee to speak with a united voice on this. I would like to see the Minister to go to the Irish Postmasters Union conference and announce that a decision has been made on this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes. That is what I think needs to happen. Until that point, I would have concerns about this issue. I had concerns coming here because we are all on the same page on this issue but we have not seen movement on it. To me, that sets off alarm bells. I am concerned that there is an unspoken plan in place whereby 900 post offices are considered not viable and we are going in the direction...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Would Mr. O'Hara say that An Post, the Department or the relevant authorities have made the same analysis or that they share that same perspective?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I would like to ask about the contract fee and the Grant Thornton report, which points towards a figure of €12 million. Separate to that, there is the argument, which I think is a very clear one, that there are more services that post offices should be providing. There is also the interdepartmental issue. How do the two issues relate? Is it the case that post offices need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I do not mind at all. I thank the witnesses. I will pick up on some of those points. In terms of sustainable energy communities, the SEAI came stated that it has a target of 500 SECs by 2025 and that it has 655. Very often in this field, it is the exact opposite, which says to me, that communities are champing at the bit. They are eager in this regard. I met with many SECs, which will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Do they have to be of a certain scale to apply for RESS?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: This has all been very interesting. I have a couple of quick questions. When I speak to the SECs they are waiting for a new fund, the local energy action fund, LEAF, which will do the divil and all. Will the witnesses give an update on enabling and empowering the SECs and that competitive piece regarding delivery? Will they give an update on LEAF? Are there ongoing discussions? What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: When can we expect a decision?