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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is the adherence to the flight paths monitored by AirNav Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to ask about the type of notifications the IAA might have got in the period following this runway coming into operation from communities. I cannot remember what the turn of phrase was but, ultimately, it was that the IAA was working towards a change of SIDs in February. Is the IAA getting notifications from the DAA or from anyone else about the operation of those flight paths?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: In the period between the opening of the north runway and the introduction of the new SIDs in February, was there much by way of occurrences?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: There was nothing outrageous or no major incident.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Mr. Fitzpatrick is not aware that there was a major trend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Fitzpatrick.

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?

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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (16 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Local Energy Assessment Fund funding for sustainable energy communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22762/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 598. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria applied to the long-term illness scheme; if Addison's disease will be included in the scheme; if the scheme or other schemes will be extended to support people with the financial cost of coping with life-long chronic conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22363/23]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to give the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) the legislative remit required to effectively monitor and regulate standing charges on electricity and gas bills, and to provide for related matters. The past 18 months have put into sharp focus just how essential it is we...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

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]