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

Darren O'Rourke: Guarantees.

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

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses, some or all of whom were at the transport committee meeting last week. There is obviously a keen focus on our ports and their importance. I thank them for that. In regard to the hurdles and barriers that need to be straightened out in order to deliver on the potential that is there, there are several fora. Government pointed to the offshore wind delivery task...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 29. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date on the development of definitions to identify, track and reduce Government spending that may be having a negative impact on climate and environmental outcomes as contained within the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22090/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 40. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress to date on the development of a model to assess the impact of infrastructure investment as contained in the 2023 Climate Action Plan; if a framework has been established to capture the value and consequences of infrastructural development and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22091/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 130. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on plans to invest in conservation and improve the visitor experience in the Hill of Tara; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11468/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 285. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) from County Leitrim will receive an appointment for surgery in Beaumont Hospital. [22362/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 64. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date on the development of a model to assess the impact of infrastructure investment as contained in the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22187/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 65. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the development of a model to assess the impact of infrastructure investment as contained in the 2023 Climate Action Plan; if a framework has been developed to consider and appraise investments that may be vulnerable to the impacts of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22188/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date on the examination of the role the Public Spending Code can play in the achievement of broader environmental objectives, for example, valuing biodiversity or ecosystem services as contained in the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22189/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the definition of Government spending that may be harmful to the climate and environmental outcomes as contained within the 2023 climate action plan; if such a definition yet exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22190/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Government spending that may be harmful to the climate and environmental outcomes as contained within the 2023 climate action plan and if any harmful government spending has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22191/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 69. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the tracking of Government spending that may be harmful to the climate and environmental outcomes as contained within the 2023 climate action plan; if such a framework for tracking yet exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Climate Action Plan (10 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 70. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform given the tracking of Government spending that may be harmful to the climate and environmental outcomes as contained within the 2023 climate action plan, if any harmful Government spending has been tracked / reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22193/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The windfall tax. Introduce a windfall tax.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: As a Deputy for County Meath and proud to be so, I welcome the Tánaiste’s comments on the dreadful attack in Navan and the solidarity extended. I welcome the same from the Taoiseach and across the political divide. It is echoed in the town of Navan, the county and across the country. I echo Deputy Doherty’s call for a comprehensive and appropriate response. As the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for attending. I will continue in a similar vein. Emissions reports have come out for the final quarter of last year and the World Meteorological Organization, WMO's, report is out today. They all point towards the need for a step change and if not increased ambition, increased action and delivery. We hear it from the CCAC and the Minister hears it the same way I do....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask the Minister to elaborate on the introduction of E10 fuels and the handling of that. There are reports in the media this morning of concern in various quarters regarding the implications of its introduction as well as the communications around it. It is important that people would be aware and would content themselves that it is a change that is coming and what it will mean for...