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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons that arrived into the airports here in December 2020, by country of departure; the number that completed a passenger locator form in December 2020 and received a follow-up by phone call; his views on whether stricter testing and quarantine restrictions are needed on all international arrivals at ports and airports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons currently waiting for driver tests and driver theory tests; the waiting times in each test centre; the way in which these figures compare with those for January 2020; if his attention has been drawn to the pressure these backlogs are putting on persons who need driver licences for family or work reasons; his plans...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (21 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to address the transport and logistics challenges faced by hauliers at ports in the first two weeks of 2021 (details supplied); if he is concerned the disruption will worsen in the coming weeks and months as trade levels increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 108. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 35 of 13 January 2021, the supports available for arts, entertainment and events companies, particularly for those dependent on weddings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 244. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the level of State funding provided to children’s charities in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and projected for 2021 by year, charity name and funding allocation in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. As the last speaker said, we would not be here if there were no difficulties. I am especially interested in focusing on the solutions, middle ground and opportunities for improving on the current situation. I will say at the outset, as all other speakers have said, that there was no such thing as a good Brexit and it comes with hurdles that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I am sorry to interrupt. Could I ask Mr. Harrahill to address the changes to the systems that are in place at his end? Are there changes that can be made at his end? I appreciate there is an element around education and familiarity with the systems that are in place. What scope is there, if there is any, to improve or refine the systems that are in place at his end? Is there scope to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Harrahill and will move on to Mr. Drennan. He has heard the response from Mr. Harrahill and the various contributions from representatives of the Revenue and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Will Mr. Drennan outline the experience of red-routing of some of his members? I have heard stories of individual drivers who are well into their 60s spending three and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Mr. Drennan might come in at a later stage to comment on the adjustment or transition period. The Chairman wants to move on and that is fair enough.

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The Bill is welcome because it seeks to tackle aspects of white-collar crime, corruption, fraud, tax evasion and specific offences against the EU's financial interests. We know the complex VAT fraud and what are known as carousel fraud operations have used shell companies and banks here. Of course, they have been unwittingly involved, but criminal enterprises have used Irish banks to commit...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of State-owned buildings that will require retrofitting by county; the number that have been completed to date; the estimated investment that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3584/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated number of homes that will remain without access to high-speed broadband after the national broadband plan is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3701/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which it is ensured that State retrofitting funding is directed to areas it is most needed, that is, to the lowest income, coldest and most vulnerable households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3702/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding introducing a nationwide smoky coal ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support the chauffeur and coach industries whose sectors have been severely hit by the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4742/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Data (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of diesel, petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles registered in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who availed of the stay and spend scheme up to 31 December 2020; the value of receipts uploaded to the scheme; the expected cost to the State of the scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3583/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 313. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of local authority homes that have been retrofitted in 2019 and 2020, by each local authority area, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Communications (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has spoken with or written to his counterpart in the UK Government and in the Stormont Executive in relation to co-ordinating international travel restrictions to combat Covid-19; the date of each physical and virtual meeting, phone call or letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered a further extension of TaxSaver tickets due to the severe Covid-19 travel restrictions currently in place; the cost to date of the existing extension; the estimated cost of a further extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4729/21]