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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I know this was touched on by a number of people, including my colleague Deputy Ó Murchú, but I refer again to the infrastructure to facilitate de-icing. We are in the middle of a cold snap and there has been an impact on flights to and from Dublin. Is that is an issue or what was its contribution, if at all, to the challenges in the past number of days?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What about Aer Lingus's own readiness and preparation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: My last question relates to some earlier questions on the decision-making criteria. As part of this process what we are trying to explore as a committee is what the levers that Government or airports have to try to encourage additional routes and additional traffic, and how we might as part of that look at a more even distribution of traffic across the airports in the State. The witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It is about regional economies. Aer Lingus operates in a number of jurisdictions but are there areas, regions or countries that do this well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There are some common features and characteristics of success, such as strong regional government, strong local tourism boards, strong airports-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Aer Lingus (Resumed) (14 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: -----and a clear strategy, plan and business proposition.

Current Issues Affecting the Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Sinn Féin motion. I commend Deputy Cullinane on bringing it forward. We have recruitment and retention challenges across our health service, and this Government, like previous ones, has not done enough to address them. The motion states that there is a widely held belief among the public that the current Minister is incapable of addressing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the significant increase in the cost of charging an electric vehicle; the way that he plans to make charging an EV economical to ensure that more persons are encouraged to purchase an electric vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61739/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector (details supplied); the supports in place for that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62263/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I think it is recognised that there has been an increase and improvement in content which is welcome. I will focus on the nature of programming, how that programming is scheduled and edited and the emphasis on solutions There is a difference between "Liveline" and "Eco Eye" and the political debates of "Prime Time" or "Drivetime". It seems to me that there is not an adequate focus on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I am specifically interested in the focus on political debate. I appreciate the focus on solutions in programmes such as "Hot Mess" or "Eco Eye" but I am referring to the political discourse and debate. In my opinion, there is a need to shine a light on difference at the expense of a focus on solutions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I suggest there is significant opportunity to improve the nature of the climate debate. This could be done by means of an editorial emphasis on solutions rather than on whether people are pro- or anti-LNG. It could reasonably be suggested that RTÉ is not simply reflecting these differences but is driving and sustaining them. For example, when is the last time RTÉ had a focus on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I have two questions. First, on the issue of the expert and the broadcaster on an individual show, how has RTÉ responded in the area of research capacity or training for individual broadcasters or the team? It is a very technical area. We are doing things in this country we have never done before. There are new ideas and concepts in terms of climate research capacity and training...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Is it the same for scientists and expert contributors for example?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What about the research capacity and training for broadcasters, producers and programme teams?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It is welcome to hear that. Is there much resistance, opposition or dismissal of this move?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes.