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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (12 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Irish ports or harbours that are currently ready to support the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms; the investment that he is proposing in ports or harbours to ensure wind farms off the coast can be built and maintained from this island; the timeframe for this investment; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (12 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 462. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is considering a plan-led rather than developer-led approach to onshore wind development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (12 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 463. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is considering a plan-led rather than developer-led approach to solar farm development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38095/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (12 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 464. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there was a change in policy in the fire service which meant for a time that firefighters had to retire at 58 years of age; if this policy has subsequently changed; if compensation or other consideration has been given to those firefighters who were forced to retire at 58 years who would otherwise have had the opportunity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (12 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 775. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that cariban is not covered by the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37019/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cybersecurity Policy (13 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 469. To ask the Minister for Health the final cost to the State of the cyberattack on the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38235/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Uber, a company we read knowingly flouted laws, misled people and sold a lie, put a huge effort into influencing transport policy here. It found a sympathetic audience in Fine Gael but, thanks to the resistance of the regulator, it did not succeed. Recently, the Tánaiste opened the door to the company again when he pointed towards the possibility of ride-sharing as a solution to the...

Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to move this Bill on Second Stage. I thank my co-sponsors, Deputies Quinlivan, Cronin and Guirke. I note the Government amendment which states that this Bill will be deemed to have been read a second time this day six months, that is, in January 2023. I understand the rationale for this amendment and hope the...

Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jul 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Deputies Quinlivan, Cronin and Guirke for co-sponsoring the Bill. I thank all those who contributed to a good debate tonight. I thank the Minister for being here in person. There are a number of things to take forward. There are key areas where climate action is clearly in the social and economic interest of people and, of course, in the environmental interest of people and the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I do not oppose the amendments. I am quite sure the judgment stated that a legislative change was not needed to give to the ruling and that the State should get on with it. I support the move to the master licence record, but there is an opportunity to go further. There are anomalous situations whereby, for example, a vehicle can be sold to a child who does not have licence. I raised,...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to speak on amendment No. 69 and the design of traffic signage. I want to speak specifically on the bilingual nature of much of our road signage and the prominence given to the English language. I engaged on this for years as a member of a local authority. I have had any amount of challenges with regard to road signage. Companies in my constituency deliver road signs for the whole...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That is my question as well because it was not entirely clear from the briefing note. For talk's sake, say pre- and post-, is it the case that "fit and proper" list that I think is there for taxi drivers is being brought in in totality, as in, it has not been there before for driving instructors and will be now?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. There is a second piece then on a specific anomaly that was there, based on the briefing note, regarding a particular sexual offence that was categorised as a temporary ban and now needs to be made a lifetime ban. Is that the correct interpretation and was that already there or what is the provision to be?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Would that then be a new "fit and proper" provision that then would apply to taxi drivers and those others who are already-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That is the way that would work. Okay. I thank the Minister for that clarification. I reserve the right to bring forward an amendment on Report Stage when we have time to scrutinise that potential provision.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I want to pick up on a point raised by Deputy Matthews. We probably will not have the opportunity to look at this again despite the fact this committee had extensive hearings on these issues and had pre-legislative scrutiny with this sector and the sharing scheme sector where we heard concerns across the board about the implementation of this move. There is a recognition this is happening...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister might give us an update on the engagement in this regard. I presume everything that is being proposed here has been run by the Data Protection Commissioner or the Attorney General for compliance with GDPR. There is always a concern in regard to data gathering. The Minister might give us a sense of how we have come to this position and if he is satisfied this legislation will...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I support Deputy Leddin's point. I have a sense of the intent but, all things considered, I am concerned about the possible interpretation of the text, particularly in the context of current goings-on at An Bord Pleanála. I suggest that it requires a second reading at the very least. It is something we will look at before Report Stage and we may bring forward amendments but I ask the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will come back on that. It is still my read of section 45 that it gives significant power to An Bord Pleanála. To be honest, I thought this was one of the pieces that was going to be substantially amended between Second Stage and Committee Stage. I will again raise a concern about the potential for unintended consequences. I suggest the Minister consider the various perspectives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: How does that work in practical terms? Does the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications present a line Minister with a set of options and he or she then goes off and negotiates with Cabinet colleagues, who have similar options? For example, if the transport sector has a target of 52% and the energy sector has a target of 82%, what is the starting point for the relevant...