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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Retrofitting Schemes: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (11 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Dr. Byrne and the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Retrofitting Schemes: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (11 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That is 231 out of 3,200. Why is the number so low in that group?

Domestic Electricity and Gas Disconnections: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes: — that the latest round of energy price hikes announced by energy providers is putting severe financial pressure on people; — that households are facing extraordinary costs to light and heat their homes this winter, and will need equivalent support from the Government and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) during...

Domestic Electricity and Gas Disconnections: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister of State and the Minister filled their time and talked about everything but the issue at hand. This was particularly so with the clear call for the extension of the disconnection ban to all customers from now until the end of March. There was no commitment from Government to do that. There was no commitment to provide a solution for pay-as-you-go customers. The solution there...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 198. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total amount of installed solar photovoltaic capacity in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51472/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to address the issue of a lack of morning bus services to Limerick city from Charleville, County Cork which is an ongoing issue for years (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at the same time, the NTA continue to refuse private bus operators licences to stop in Charleville; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to address the issue of Charleville students trying to access college in Limerick and Cork without adequate morning public transport services; if his attention has been drawn to dozens of parents that are making two trips daily to Limerick city due to a total lack of accommodation, which is adding to their carbon...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. Mr. Walsh mentioned the cultural piece where people use an NCT as a diagnostic and then either they or a mechanic carries out any repairs. He framed that culture as a problem and obviously it has an impact on resources. I would have thought that the culture was born out of people getting their vehicle serviced, going for an NCT but issues arise and then people have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Servicing a vehicle. Most people want to get their vehicle through the NCT but, in my understanding, from people I have spoken to, they got the car serviced, they went for the NCT and it did not get through, and they then had to do it again. A culture has arisen out of that whereby people say they will throw the vehicle in for a test, see what comes up and then have the car serviced. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Our guests indicated demand is increasing and is projected to continue to do so. They referred to 1.5 million vehicles this year. How does that compare with 2019, for example? Where do they expect it to go next year and in the year after that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The normal cycle has changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Do our guests have an estimate of what the demand might be in 2023 and beyond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I take on board the point regarding the existing capacity and utilising it as much as possible. In terms of staffing, Mr. Walsh referred to 22 from Spain and a further 44, to give a total of 66. Is that the immediate ask or is there a business case for more than that? What is the workforce plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That is on top of the 66.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Did Mr. Walsh say 615?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: On the 7% no-shows, I acknowledge they are a frustration, as they are in the health service with did-not-attends, DNAs, as I know from my own experience, and there is an opportunity cost. Is the figure increasing or decreasing? Is there something changing and new about it or is it common? Is there a plan to try to reduce it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: When do our guests expect to be down to an average wait time of 12 days?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: In regard to recruitment, driving licences and the delays, the Chairman asked about the RSA having to do the due diligence twice and our guests outlined the difference between the two occasions. Deputy Carey asked about the recruitment of part-time driving testers. On both occasions, our guests stated that they have to follow the rules, which are prescribed to them. Are they looking for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Is Mr. Walsh referring to the South African licences?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Part of the case Mr. Waide is making is that these are existing employees. They are employed on a contract and that contract is essentially rolled over. Agency staff in the HSE who are there for a couple of years get certain credentials with regard to permanent positions. Is Mr. Waide making such a case?