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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (23 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how he and CIÉ came to the conclusion that the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 Scheme) is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14575/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive update. He is covering a lot in the brief. My question is in relation to the drones at Dublin Airport. There has been some welcome progress there, but the DAA are saying they are exploring options depending on regulatory approval. Is it a priority for the Minister of State to put those regulations in place? How quickly does he expect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: An issue that has been raised with the Minister of State in the past is the suggestion - and obviously this is a suggestion that chimes very well with some people - regarding the requirement to have a qualified driver along with a learner driver who is on a learner permit, given current delays in getting driver tests. I know this is custom and practice at this stage. However, is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I have two final quick questions. There was an indication that there would be an announcement about the additional funding for hauliers. I do not know if that has been made or whether it will be made sometime soon. What might that look like? On the issue of the National Car Test, NCT, delays - and the Minister of State touched on the subject there - what are the average waiting times...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The funding for hauliers?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for being here and for taking us through that. In terms of the process, is it the case that we will agree to it here in the committee and then it will go to the Dáil? Is that the process?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is this part of a wider suite of measures that the Government will bring forward? I know when we were discussing some maritime-related legislation we spoke about the Cape Town Agreement. Is the Minister of State familiar with that and whether it will be coming forward for ratification at any stage?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: That is okay. Related to that, there was a call for the codification of maritime law. Is that bundled together?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I appreciate that. Could we have those two areas of the Cape Town Agreement and the codification of maritime law?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I appreciate that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Minister of State at the Department of Transport (22 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: On this subject, if we do this today, is it the case that the Minister of State would hope to go before the Dáil next week or shortly after Easter? Will it be next week?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. I ask the them to reflect on the architecture involved. We have what I think is the second iteration of the national implementation plan. What are the witnesses' reflections on that? Is it a useful benchmark? Are there gaps? What is the witnesses' assessment of the plan? Will they speak to an issue that has been raised a number of times, namely, the data and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Diplomatic Representation (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will allocate an additional full-time environment attaché and communication attaché to be posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the EU. [13358/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 205. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the Governments proposed changes to off-shore wind policy announced recently and the motivation to move a plan-led approach. [13482/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 206. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the timeframe for the development of Designated Marine Areas as announced in the proposed changes to off-shore wind farming recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13483/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 207. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the anticipated impact of a plan-led approach to off-shore wind-farming on timelines outlined in the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13484/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full-year cost of establishing the public bike scheme in County Cavan consisting of eight bike stations and 96 bikes. [13347/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Mar 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to extend a bus terminus (details supplied). [13348/23]