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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There is an important need for quality content and increasing quantity. When it comes to the BAI code of fairness, objectivity and impartiality, there is often a need to find balance in some of the political debates or, not even balance, but an alternative view. Will Ms Craig comment on how we might better navigate the challenge of doing that in an area where the science is so compelling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions - Energy Efficiency) Order 2022: Motion (6 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: In terms of the timeline on transfer of responsibilities, when can we expect that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: On the funding of the sound and vision scheme, how much does that amount to and can the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland give us a sense of what percentage that is of an overall pot?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will pick up on two points in my supplementary statement. The Minister of State said "The RSA has assured my Department that the high testing standard we expect from the National Car Testing Service, NCTS, will not be compromised in any way as it works to increase testing capacity." To ask the straight question, how has that been assessed? The RSA provided the assurance. I await a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter for Topical Issue debate. I thank the Minister of State with responsibility for transport for taking it. I raised this issue briefly with the Minister of State during Priority Questions a couple of weeks ago. There is a significant backlog with the national car test, NCT, and there is a shortage of mechanics and inspectors. I...

Toll Charge Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all Members who contributed to the debate. It was important and timely and we saw some response from the Government on this issue. That response is late, however, and it does not go far enough. The Government knew as far back as early September that these proposed hikes were to come in in January. That is the time when a Minister for Transport who was in tune with the needs and...

Toll Charge Increases: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — there are 11 toll roads in operation across the State, 10 of which are on the national roads network with two of these being in full public ownership; — eight roads across the State are tolled under Public Private Partnerships (PPP); and — the Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and funding...

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important topic. I also welcome these statements. I acknowledge the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for his work as EU ministerial representative at the loss and damage talks in Egypt. I thank the Irish officials whose work goes unseen but which was crucial to establishing a loss and damage fund. Responding to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Last Friday marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of this year's 16 days of activism. The campaign continues the theme of ending femicide. As the programme for Government acknowledges, there is an epidemic of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. One of the programme's tools to tackle that epidemic is a commitment to legislate for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ukraine War (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It was reported in The Irish Times yesterday that Dr. Catherine Day believes the Government's commitment to end direct provision by 2024 will not be met due to the pressures on emergency accommodation arising out of the war in Ukraine. It was also her view that the targets set out in the Housing for All plan need to be significantly increased to take into account the increase in population....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The issue of a commitment to a rapid transition from fossil fuels was sorely lacking in the COP27 text. What is the position of the Taoiseach and the Government on Ireland's continued membership of the Energy Charter Treaty, ECT? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, has clearly flagged that the ECT is a barrier to climate action and that it is being used by the fossil fuel...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if any review of EPA operations has been conducted with a view to improving the efficiency of the organisation; his views on whether the EPA would be able to carry out its duties more efficiently if all of its functions were in the one department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59496/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the electricity credit will be applied to units in student accommodation to ensure that students benefit from this financial support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the implementation of section 14(7) of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, which states that the Minister shall prepare a report examining the way that single-use packaging used in the sale of fruit and vegetables can be reduced; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 293. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of 11 October 2022, the conservation measures that apply from the NPWS list of conservation objectives for the Boyne, Kells Blackwater SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59494/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 294. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 416 of 8 November 2022, if under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive, that there is a requirement to produce management or conservation plans for SACs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59495/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 631. To ask the Minister for Health if it is the case that lucentis, a drug for macular degeneration, is available to patients with private health insurance, but not to those on the general medical scheme; the reason that this is the case; if the position will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58845/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 724. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 719 11 October 2022, what qualifies as a meaningful contact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59489/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 728. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he received the working group review of accident and emergency and acute services at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan; the meetings or discussions he has held regarding this review since receiving it, and attendance at same; the date on which the review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59500/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motorway Toll Charges: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Walsh for his comprehensive opening statement. He specifically makes a point concerning the overall low level of funding for roads maintenance, and roads maintenance is a huge issue right across the Twenty-six Counties. Is it €600 million that represents 2% of asset value, or is it €400 million?