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Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Mental Health Services (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: There is an urgent need to address those vacancies and I encourage the Minister of State at the earliest opportunity to meet the demand that exists. I encourage her to review the workforce plan in respect of the overall demand for the services and ensure those teams are filled as full as possible and that there are not vacancies. We are talking about psychology here. I expect it might not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: When workers at Tara Mines were put on temporary layoff last July, the Taoiseach and various Ministers said everything would be done to support them and to get the mine opened as quickly as possible. Many of us wondered at the time what was the employer's plan. That plan has now become clear. It is a plan to reduce costs and maximise profits by reducing the number of directly employed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 19. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is aware of recent reports (details supplied) that highlight critical skills and labour gaps in order to meet our 2030 targets as part of Ireland's energy transition; the corrective measures he will take in order to fill these gaps; the timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8986/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Climate Action Plan (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the delayed actions his Department is leading on as part of the Climate Action Plan 2023; the proportion that have been completed and delayed, respectively; if any are still outstanding from the Climate Action Plan 2021; the expected timeline for delivery for all delayed actions; the estimated emissions impact of delayed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 68 of 14 February 2024 (details supplied), the accessibility of the deposit return scheme; if any disability advocacy organisations were consulted on the accessibility of the deposit return scheme in advance of its roll-out; the formation of the consultative group to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made to develop carbon capture and storage technologies in Ireland; if any private companies are carrying out CCS in Ireland; how CCS is regulated and monitored if carried out by private companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8701/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work the Government is undertaking to prepare for a potential collapse in the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation; what representations the Government has made regarding the EU’s preparations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8708/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding licensing issues for airline pilots and the current wait times for responses from the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); if he is aware of concerns that this is posing safety risks; if he has engaged with the Irish Aviation Authority on this; the measures he is taking to address these concerns; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address delays for driving tests; the number of tests that were cancelled, broken down by quarter in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; what measures a person (details supplied) can take to ensure they are able to take a test as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance the backlog in the appeals process for the primary medical certificate (details supplied) in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8836/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Sector Pay (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 287. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 22 November 2023, if a review of SI No. 216/2004 and Circular letter LG(P) 06/09 as they relate to retained fire fighters is underway; the way in which this review will consider the fact that calls are not guaranteed income; when this review will be completed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (27 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 511. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 84, 89, 94, 96, 113, 131 and 148 of 24 November 2023, regarding a case (details supplied) as it related to the primary medical certificate and the disabled drivers and passengers scheme, the alternative supports that are in place until the planned review takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8835/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Climate Action Plan (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 32. To ask the Minister for Health the work his Department is conducting to tackle, mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change on the health sector; to report on any delayed actions that his Department is leading on as part of the climate action plan 2023; what proportion are complete and what proportion are delayed; if any are still outstanding from the 2021 climate action plan; the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 102. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to report on respite for children and adults with disabilities in County Meath; if he will provide an update on plans to increase respite for children and adults with disabilities in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 114. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will report on childcare services in County Meath; the number of childcare places available in the county; the length of the average waiting list; to report on any planned measures to increase these places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9570/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the school building programme at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; when works will commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9854/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the school building programme at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; when works will commence and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9855/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I will pick on the last point. It has been mentioned that the OPW has been engaged in these practices for decades. I think Mr. Ó Dónaill mentioned that the approach of the OPW has changed considerably compared to 20 years ago. The witnesses referenced the guidance issued in 2021. Can they sketch out how the approach today differs compared to years ago? What is the driver of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: In respect of the project under the OPW and IFI regarding the Tallanstown weir and the Kells Blackwater, there were proposals for the construction of a rock ramp. Are there details on the progress of that? If not now, Mr. Casey might revert to us on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fish Migration and Barriers to Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: My next question relates to the OPW's working relationship with IFI regarding co-ordination. We have heard from IFI. The OPW has its annual plan and much of its budget goes through IFI. Will Mr. Casey comment on the co-ordination of those programmes of work, the funding for them and ensuring they are as well aligned as possible?