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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 55. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the €14 billion deficit in the National Development Plan; how this will impact on achievement of our 2030 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52282/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Climate Change Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 77. To ask the Taoiseach when the next progress report of the climate action plan will be published; and what targets are still outstanding from Q1, Q2 and Q3. [51896/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Climate Change Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 78. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the work of the climate action delivery board; and the dates on which they met in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 [51897/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the report into the external review of governance within Inland Fisheries Ireland, including an examination of the respective roles of the IFI board and executive will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51988/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of mortgage accounts that have switched from vulture funds to retail banks since 6 September 2023; the total number of mortgage accounts that switched from vulture funds to retail banks from 6 July to 6 September 2023; and his assessment of the effectiveness of the eligibility criteria agreed by main lenders for customers of vulture funds...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to report on the number of Garda officers, by rank, attached to Nobber Garda station in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; the number of Garda officers who retired from Nobber Garda station in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51874/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Flight paths on the north runway at Dublin Airport have not been appropriately assessed in terms of noise pollution and mitigation. Since the runway opened, more than 138,000 flights have departed and landed. In Ratoath, Ashbourne and surrounding areas, 30,000 people are being impacted. That was never intended to be the case. Will the Government and the Department of Transport ensure that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the memorandum of understanding between the European Commission and Egypt at the Mediterranean Gas Forum; if he is further aware that this does not include a clause to exclude occupied Palestinian land which contravenes Irish and EU policy that all agreements with Israel should be explicitly inapplicable to territories...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Planning and Development Bill. It will not come as news to anyone here that the current planning system is not fit for purpose. Decades of mismanagement, under-resourcing and an utter failure to future-proof policies by successive Governments led by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have brought us to this point. As a result, the State is at risk of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all the witnesses for their statements and engagement so far. On my own behalf, I extend my solidarity with the front-line workers and thank them and the witnesses for everything they do and continue to do. I have a few questions for Ms Graham. On the issue of the national fares strategy and the review, she stated in response to Deputy Smith that it should issue shortly but it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, a trade-off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The NTA knows its final budget for next year already. It does not come with an initial ask of the Government or-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. There are a few County Meath-related queries I have raised previously with Ms Graham but they keep coming up. One of those issues is access to Dublin City University. The 109A used to go there several times a day. There is significant demand for it. The current provision causes significant inconvenience, especially now, with students attending Dublin City University but living at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: How might somebody initiate that? What would prompt it? If I search my inbox for references to the 109A and DCU, a lot of emails come up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan. Mr. Kent, in his opening statement, referred to the complete drop-off in service for a period. It was particularly bad for a number of weeks and led to considerable frustration across County Meath and the political spectrum. It affected several routes. Of particular relevance from my perspective are the 103 route and the NX to Navan. In fairness, they are high-frequency...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: In his opening statement, Mr. Kent referred to contingency and the number of mechanics. Is Bus Éireann seeking to have mechanics added to the critical skills list? What is the shortage? Will this problem arise again next month or in spring?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask about driver numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: As I ran out of time the last time, I will pick up on the episode with Bus Éireann to try to get a better sense of it. We are talking about the window towards the end of October. Mr. Kent said services were delivered at 95%. What does that mean in terms of loss of kilometres? Has Bus Éireann got figures for that period.