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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I want to make a point on the underestimation on the return. Mr. Philips pointed to international indicators - we have heard others point to that at the committee - but is it not the case that the DAA has failed to read the Irish market? Is it not the case that the DAA has failed to read the Ryanair factor? Is that not what has happened here? Ryanair, one of the most successful and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: In January, Ryanair said it foresaw a strong summer if there was no Covid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What is terminal 2 at percentage wise?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for attending our meeting. I have a number of questions to raise. Many Members around the country will have heard from their local postmasters about the need for additional supports, so this funding commitment is welcome. When will it kick in? I am conscious that the IPU asked for €12 million. How does that compare? What is the Department's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: No. The Government has committed to €10 million while Grant Thornton suggested €12 million.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Count it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It is an interesting idea and there are a lot of different groups. Did the Department build new models on how to account for social impact or social value? Are those publicly available? Is this a departure from Government or the Department? There are a lot of groups that make their case based on their social impact and it can be hard to quantify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Will that be based on a formula? Does the Minister of State know what criteria will apply?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The other question was about the additional services and the interdepartmental report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That work is ongoing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State very much. This is a measure that has been welcomed, I see, by the IPU. I commend the Minister of State and her team on getting it over the line.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Commissioner for her presentation. Regarding the gas package, directive and regulations, how would she respond to the charge that the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, ENTSOG, has too much influence and input? Should there be explicit transparency obligations to ensure that measures are consistent with EU and national climate and energy obligations as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the EU Commissioner for Energy (2 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What about the lock-in with new fossil fuel infrastructure, especially LNG? I also have a question about scaling up across Europe towards renewables. How do we do that when there is such a limited supply to start off with?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges: Discussion with Foróige and Comhairle na nÓg (3 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Chair and the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad for organising the meeting and particular thanks to the witnesses for being here. There are some who would suggest that young people do not have a valuable contribution to make in these and other matters and the speakers have collectively blown that out of the water. A number of themes were raised. I do not want to pick out individual...

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. The HSE's plan is very clear, and it was spelled out in black and white, but it is just a plan. This is surprising because it has had 13 years to prepare it: nine years if one starts the clock from the small hospital framework. We are still none the wiser as to the Government's plan, and this includes the Minister's amendment here tonight....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: How many staff are coming from Cork? There is a suggestion that there are other personnel that the DAA could draw on such as the Defence Forces and the Civil Defence. Is there any other pool of people that the DAA is looking for? I will make the following point on Cork Airport, and I have made it in respect of other airports. There is a challenge to find suitably qualified people who have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi vehicles currently registered which will be affected by the ten year vehicle age limit between now and 1 January 2023 and between now and 31 December 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32386/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of Ballisodare train station; if he has any plans to reopen the station; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the station is in extensive disrepair and is causing concern that someone will be injured as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32528/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined reducing VAT on imported electric vehicles; the estimated annual cost of reducing VAT on EVs to the lowest possible level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32389/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (21 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 567. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is policy to obtain an independent valuation of a school property in circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32385/22]