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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I raise the issue of Garda resources in County Meath. We have the lowest number of gardaí per head of population, at one per 668 people. We have a joint policing committee meeting tonight in Ratoath, which is the largest town in Ireland without a Garda station. This is testament to a lack of investment. There has been an increase in crime and in the number of unsolved crimes. There...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will speak in support of the amendment, which is necessary and important. This is another one of those anomalies where things that are left open sometimes result in those who are intended and entitled to receive a credit not receiving it. I want to add to the examples that have been given and detail the additional complexity that arises where there is a multi-unit facility with one MPRN...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I will support the amendment. We have articulated previously that the Government’s approach is not the one we would have taken. There are always strengths and weaknesses with universal measures, and a number of the weaknesses of this approach would not arise with the introduction of a cap on prices. There are particular weaknesses to this approach and many of them relate to the fact...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Where is the Minister? This question has been asked repeatedly. Taxi drivers, hauliers and the aviation sector have given up on him as Minister for Transport. We had a two-hour debate last week and he was not present for a single minute of it. This debate on public transport has been held repeatedly in the Chamber, but the Minister has been present for none of it. December is no time...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Will the Minister of State give a commitment that the contracts will not be extended if the necessary staffing complement is not in place? That commitment needs to be given.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The poor standard of service provided by Go-Ahead is a huge issue and we can see that across the board. My colleagues here this morning have given their own accounts but, in truth, as my party's transport spokesperson, wherever Go-Ahead operates, I have heard of problems from Sinn Féin Deputies, Senators, councillors and local area representatives. It could be that the 184, 185, 45A,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the establishment, membership and remit of the cross-departmental acceleration taskforces (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50528/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the target number of attic and cavity wall insulation completions in 2022, 2023 and 2024. [50684/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated number of homes that require attic and cavity wall insulation upgrades. [50685/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the port capacity study is now complete; the date on which it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50511/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Ports Policy review will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50527/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) regarding the readiness of ports for the construction and installation of offshore wind; if he has considered the report and plans to ensure that Irish ports are ready to construct and install offshore wind farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50512/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he intends to support Rosslare Port to become ready to act as a construction and installation port for offshore wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50513/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. Mr. Walsh mentioned the cultural piece where people use an NCT as a diagnostic and then either they or a mechanic carries out any repairs. He framed that culture as a problem and obviously it has an impact on resources. I would have thought that the culture was born out of people getting their vehicle serviced, going for an NCT but issues arise and then people have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Servicing a vehicle. Most people want to get their vehicle through the NCT but, in my understanding, from people I have spoken to, they got the car serviced, they went for the NCT and it did not get through, and they then had to do it again. A culture has arisen out of that whereby people say they will throw the vehicle in for a test, see what comes up and then have the car serviced. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Our guests indicated demand is increasing and is projected to continue to do so. They referred to 1.5 million vehicles this year. How does that compare with 2019, for example? Where do they expect it to go next year and in the year after that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The normal cycle has changed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Do our guests have an estimate of what the demand might be in 2023 and beyond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I take on board the point regarding the existing capacity and utilising it as much as possible. In terms of staffing, Mr. Walsh referred to 22 from Spain and a further 44, to give a total of 66. Is that the immediate ask or is there a business case for more than that? What is the workforce plan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: That is on top of the 66.