Results 301-320 of 6,816 for speaker:Darren O'Rourke

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on purchasing new fire appliances for the Defence Forces fire services in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the frequency with which fire appliances are replaced. [22886/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for concessionary tickets for school transport refused in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22792/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of a decrease grant in adjacency rates from 45km to 30km. [22894/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to update Public Dance Halls Act 1935. [22884/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 284. To ask the Minister for Health the budget allocation for the National Immunisation Office in 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [22885/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their contributions today. I will continue in the same vein as the Chairman because it is an area of interest. The issue of foreign travel is particularly contentious in Ireland, and this follows on from the previous questions and the witnesses' responses. Ireland has a green list. A similar traffic light system is in operation in other countries across Europe...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask Dr. Buquicchio to comment on the international and European experience of the legal basis for the restriction of movement of people across borders and the introduction of green lists and red lists?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Are there examples in Britain or in Europe of legal challenges being brought against Governments by individual citizens, corporations, airlines or businesses in the aviation or tourism sectors in respect of the restrictions that have been applied around freedom of movement and travel, especially across international borders?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Will Mr. Buquicchio comment on the international experience?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to discuss a separate point and move off foreign travel. The challenge of striking the balance between public health considerations and economic, social and other considerations, including mental health and educational needs, is consistently raised. In Ireland, the Government is advised from a public health perspective by the National Public Health Emergency Team. In Britain, the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Can Dr. Buquicchio point to international examples of advisory models that inform Government decision-making?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I have a final question for both speakers in regard to the legal basis for testing regimes and, it is hoped, in the not too distant future, vaccination regimes. What is the international experience of the legal basis for testing regimes as it applies during the Covid pandemic? The witnesses will probably have some experience of some regimes from certain quarters or of questions being raised...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: As do I.

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I will continue in the same vein as the previous speaker by talking about the need to ensure that transport services are in place. St. Ultan's special school, Navan is served by 22 buses, all of which are close to capacity. Twenty of those buses carry students for St. Ultan's and other schools, including St. Mary's special school. Issues in that regard need to be acknowledged and addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Issues (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated amount in fines Ireland is likely to face in 2020 and 2021 as a result of not achieving renewable energy and carbon emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23065/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of meetings he has had with an association (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of meetings he has had with taxi representatives since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 176. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the rules which apply to local communities that wish to install CCTV equipment for the purposes of crime prevention and detection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23225/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (10 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 177. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if crime and antisocial behaviour have increased in County Meath in recent years; and if so, the measures she is taking to address the matter. [23226/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (15 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount in fines Ireland is likely to face in 2020 and 2021 as a result of not achieving renewable energy and carbon emissions targets; if these fines will be allocated for in Budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/20]