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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: Following on from that, we can potentially see a scenario in which, as the quality of batteries and chargers improve, a huge amount of the charging will happen at home. There is a limited demand for anything outside of that and, in addition, there are the EU regulations to consider. I presume this will change the nature of forecourt operations. Does it raise the possibility that a lot of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: The experience so far in terms of the local authorities is that there has been a really disappointing uptake. I have spoken with people in my local authority and it seems there are a number of contributory factors. Some of it is lack of experience in the area. We might have to look at having a lead local authority to get the ball rolling and set out the model. I presume there is some...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Chairman.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for attending. I will pick up the point concerning Aer Lingus's projections again, because it was one of the key features of discussion the last time the representatives of the DAA were here. In fairness, they were able to then and have again today pointed to several industry and departmental indicators in this regard. In this context, did Aer Lingus - and I presume...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: At the very least, there is an opportunity here. The airlines provide the service, but they also induce the demand to some degree. People avail of services when they are there. There is certainly at least an opportunity to improve in respect of market and demand projections. There is an opportunity here-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I think so. Turning to the representatives of the DAA, and regarding the approximately 1,400 people affected by the issues encountered on 29 May and who missed flights, it was stated that 75% of those people have been dealt with. What advice would the representatives of the DAA give to someone who has sent 13 emails and filled in the requisite forms but has not seen progress made on the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I will be happy to pick up on that with Ms Bannon. Will she clarify that the figure she gave was 1,400?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: Ms Bannon indicated that 75% of claims are in train. When does she expect to reach 100%? When she says 75% are being dealt with, does that mean they are processed and resolved?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Bannon for that information. A major issue that people continue to identify is around cleaning and cleanliness at the airport. The DAA witnesses pointed out that there has been some redirecting of staff. When might passengers expect normal service to be resumed in terms of those standards?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: My next set of questions is for all the witnesses. I want to get as clear a picture as possible. I am sorry if I am repeating questions I missed at the start of the meeting. First, what is the full picture regarding baggage handling and lost luggage? We are hearing that this issue will continue to arise at least until the end of the summer. Is that the case? Second, what is the amount...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: Perhaps the witnesses from Aer Lingus will respond first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: On the issue of communicating with people, it is hugely frustrating to be without baggage. Some serious circumstances have arisen, including lost medical equipment. I have heard some difficult stories in recent weeks. The issue has filled the "Liveline" radio programme. Providing an online facility is fair to a point and there is an opportunity to improve it. I know of people who have...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I agree.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022) Darren O'Rourke: I will take the note and give it to Deputy Ó Murchú.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary) (6 Jul 2022) Darren O'Rourke: I will make the point that the autumn will be important for the aviation sector. I am interested in seeing what those levers are. I do not think they will be enough as regards connectivity. We have a very liberal aviation market. We will consider how that can be influenced to try to deliver on the regional balance we all want to see, but it needs to be more than that. NTA...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I thank Dr. O'Grady. My next question is for Ms Ward. I am interested in the ESB's Dingle Project and the experience of EV usage in a rural area. Members will be interested to hear about that experience. We know from the statistics that a lot of EVs are ending up in urban areas, which is the nature of these things. One of the factors is that there are alternative modes of public...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Supply and Security: Discussion (30 Aug 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. It is important that we are here and I welcome the opportunity for the debate. There is much concern and this points to a possible spectacular failure to manage our energy transition. People are deeply concerned. There is a Government that has been arguing against progressive market reforms at a European and Irish level and it is failing to deliver targeted...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Supply and Security: Discussion (30 Aug 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: What would Mr. Doyle say it is now, of that 500 MW?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Supply and Security: Discussion (30 Aug 2022)
Darren O'Rourke: Is Great Island back?