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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: There was some interesting manoeuvring in the early months of the year. In January, eight road projects were shelved. What was the decision-making process in that regard? When I went through the projects to see whether there was a pattern, each was at a different stage. What was the logic behind the decision? Was it determined by the national investment framework for transport in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I was going to ask about the N2 road from Clontibret to the Border. According to this documentation, the scheme's next steps are under consideration.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to ask about a number of projects. Will Mr. Walsh provide me with an update on the Slane bypass and the Kilmoon Cross to Rath roundabout project?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I see that and the update on the N2 Slane bypass in the briefing document. Is it safe to say that, given the available funding, construction on both projects will not commence before 2025?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: What is the prospect of construction commencing on both projects in the 2025-2030 period?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: In the final few seconds available to me, I wish to ask about something else. I do not know if Mr. Walsh is familiar with the town of Stamullen in County Meath. I am interested in his perspective on planning and his first request that there be an alignment of stakeholders. Meath County Council, as the local planning authority, wants to deliver a link road at junction 7 on the M1 for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects and Related Issues: Discussion (6 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask that TII review its position, revert to us and engage with the council to see what reasonable accommodation can be found.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of, and the timeline for, the introduction of a deposit return scheme; if he plans to include glass in the scheme or has plans to introduce glass in the scheme at a later stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17851/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that is currently in the environment fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17852/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 173. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a list of activities that will be funded from the new circular economy fund to be established under the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17853/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action that he is taking to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in biodegradable containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17854/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 175. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional staff or funding has been provided to the Environmental Protection Agency given the additional work the agency will have establishing a circular economy programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his recent engagements with the Dublin Airport Authority in relation to the unacceptable delays that passengers are facing to transit through security in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17856/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Dublin Airport Authority has requested additional funding for security staff or funding to upgrade the security screening systems in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17857/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding has been sought by LocalLink services to allow them provide transport for Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17859/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Reliefs (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined introducing a scheme similar to the cycle-to-work scheme for college students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18331/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 247. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the VAT rates applied to the sale of repaired or used goods given the need to promote the sale of these goods in line with the circular economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined expanding the cycle-to-work scheme to college students; the estimated cost of such an expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18330/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Implementation of the New National Retrofit Plan: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. I may pick up on some of the points made by Senator Higgins. The warmer homes backlog is in the region of 7,000. The Minister indicated in February that we would need to get to 400 a month to start clearing that between this year and next. Are we at 400 a month? How many did we do in the first quarter? If we are not at 400 a month, when will we reach that? How...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Implementation of the New National Retrofit Plan: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (5 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: The figure for the first quarter was 865. If someone wants to apply for the one-stop shop, can he or she do so?