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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of all motor tax payments that were paid in instalments versus those which were paid upfront in full; the amount that is raised from the higher rates of motor tax for those that choose to pay in three and six-month instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25850/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 365. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocation for the school transport scheme in 2022; the number of students that this will provide public transport for in 2022; the average cost of providing school transport for one student for one year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25851/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 448. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of building works at schools (details supplied); the estimated start and completion dates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26427/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 739. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the budget allocation for each of the 12 afforestation schemes in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I do not mind at all. I thank the witnesses. I will pick up on some of those points. In terms of sustainable energy communities, the SEAI came stated that it has a target of 500 SECs by 2025 and that it has 655. Very often in this field, it is the exact opposite, which says to me, that communities are champing at the bit. They are eager in this regard. I met with many SECs, which will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Do they have to be of a certain scale to apply for RESS?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: This has all been very interesting. I have a couple of quick questions. When I speak to the SECs they are waiting for a new fund, the local energy action fund, LEAF, which will do the divil and all. Will the witnesses give an update on enabling and empowering the SECs and that competitive piece regarding delivery? Will they give an update on LEAF? Are there ongoing discussions? What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: When can we expect a decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I had a question on EnergyCloud.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Does Mr. Deegan wish to comment on the EnergyCloud proposition, namely, the social enterprise of linking industry with an approved housing body to try to support people to get out of energy poverty? I am not sure if he is familiar with the proposition.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Department should explore that opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I meant to say that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage was invited to attend this meeting. Its representatives should be here today because that Department has a big responsibility in respect of these issues. My sense, from its response and apology, is that it does not fully understand its role or if it does, it is not responding adequately. I want to put that on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action: Discussion (24 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: It is what Dr. Byrne is hoping and what is the reality.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Clearly, the position of the Ministry and the Government has been about holding the line. It has been holding the line at European level with an eye to interests there and pharmaceutical interests in Ireland. That is what it has been about. There has been fudge and the use of language to kick the ball down the road. If we wait long enough, supply will not be an issue. What we wanted from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister of State said he was committed to universal access and that it is crucial. The rest of his response reflects how from this Government and at European level there has been fudge, kicking it down the road and the line in relation to there being no single solution. Previously, it was suggested that the answer was not a TRIPS waiver and compulsory licensing might be a better...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 52. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the prospect of a TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines and technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24866/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding has been provided to Bus Éireann due to the rising cost of fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding that has been provided to Local Link services to deal with the rising cost of fuel; the formula that was used to decide on allocations per service, route and company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25504/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Quality (19 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 232. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the specific measures and metrics used to categorise surface waters as high, good, moderate, poor or bad for the European Union Water Framework Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25536/22]

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome these statements. They take place on the day of the publication of another major report outlining the damage global warming is doing to our planet and all its inhabitants. The State of the Global Climate report from the World Meteorological Organization, WMO, shows that the four key climate change indicators - greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean...