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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the solid fuel regulations that came into force on 31 October 2022; the measures in place to enforce them; how they have been resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year yield that would be generated by establishing two new income tax bands of 47% on earnings between €135,000 and €200,000, and 55% on earnings over €200,001. [21282/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 254. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the WTE staff vacancies, by job title, currently in the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; the estimated full-year cost of filling each of the vacancies, in tabular form; and when these vacancies will be filled. [21291/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 255. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE staff vacancies, by job title, in the growth markets division in IDA Ireland; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [21292/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Meetings (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 278. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has spoken with her British counterpart to date in 2023. [21276/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 314. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Tourism Ireland plans to open new offices abroad; and, if so, where. [21283/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 439. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of increasing the training allowance of Garda recruits to €205 per week. [21285/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 440. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and vans attached to the Garda dog unit as of 2 May 2023; and if he will provide the corresponding figures as of 31 January 2021, in tabular form. [21286/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 441. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilian WTE staff, by grade, working in the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [21287/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 446. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taking to remove the bureaucracy associated with background checks/Garda clearance for Irish health service staff returning from an extended period abroad. [21413/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 597. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting one additional WTE pharmacist chief 1, 1 WTE pharmacist chief 2, and senior pharmacist, in tabular form. [21277/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full-year cost of recruiting 170 additional paramedics for the National Ambulance Service. [21278/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 599. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting times for admission to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. [21279/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 600. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant paediatric urologists attached to CHI Crumlin in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [21280/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 601. To ask the Minister for Health the number of GPs based in each health centre and primary care centre within CHO 8 as of 2 May 2023, in tabular form. [21281/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Donnelly for her attendance. I will address a number of points and ask her to provide her reflections on the important opportunities that exist and the immediate actions the Government should take. There is potential for the reduction of emissions or a modal shift in the context of travel to school, incorporating school transport, such as bus transport, but also the Government's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Discussion (26 Apr 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Donnelly for her contribution. In regard to park-and-ride facilities and the opportunity they present, there are examples around Dublin and the other cities. In trying to accommodate people, there may be an opportunity, arising from having an expanded park-and-ride network. Would Ms Donnelly agree? Other members spoke about SUVs. This challenge was discussed last week by the...

Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate this evening. I commend Deputy Brady on his work, along with others, on drafting this important and excellent legislation. The case for supporting this Bill could not be clearer. At its essence, this Bill is a critical tool to end Irish State investment in companies that are complicit in war crimes. In 2021 this Dáil led...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Are the port companies applying for these or is it the developers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Can Mr. Keating speak about the finance piece, please?