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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (9 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask the Minister about the climate action plan targets for forestry. First, what are they because it is not entirely clear and we have not seen the annexe? What is his understanding of the commitment? Is the figure 8,000 ha per annum and, if so, will that be enough? When will the annexe be printed? How many hectares have been planted this year?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (9 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 42. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his target for organic conversion for 2025, 2027 and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60842/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Renewable Energy Generation (9 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 110. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he and his Department are taking to ensure Ireland is prepared to harness the opportunity of the renewable energy transformation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60855/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Conservation (9 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 214. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the threat to the future of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, County Meath; the efforts he is making to ensure the future viability of this facility; if he is working with Meath County Council and other partners in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60958/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: On Saturday, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, said taxi drivers would not be included in the reopened PUP scheme. On Sunday, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, said they potentially would be if they could show they had lost their job as a result of the latest restrictions, and there was reference to a Revenue or social welfare audit. Will the Taoiseach indicate...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: What does "lose their job" mean?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: They have been refused it.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Work for taxi drivers has dried up.

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion [Private Members] (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I move amendment No. 1: To insert the following after “resources off our coast;”: “— involve the fishing industry at the pre-planning stage of any proposed offshore energy installations and ensure that support measures are put in place where necessary to protect the livelihoods of fishermen and the sustainability of the industry;” I thank the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the application to the European Union Just Transition Fund; the timeline and process for adjudication, allocation and administration of the fund in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60613/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the Government did not separately sign the COP26 declaration of support for a Just Transition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60614/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses. On the delay with the introduction of the new regime, there was confusion about the regime. That was a significant source of frustration for many people who understood that they needed a pre-departure PCR test. Many of them went and got such tests and then learned, principally through Aer Lingus or some of the other carriers, that they did not actually need them. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Mr. O'Connor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: It would be done the other way around.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes. Moving on to the testing regime, there has been plenty of discussion of this issue. Having come from another meeting, I am not sure if this issue has been discussed already. When Professor Mark Ferguson appeared before the committee to discuss his report, we discussed the possibility of using self-administered antigen testing on a serial basis, pre-departure and post-arrival, as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I have a follow up question on DCCs and Mr. Comiskey's finishing point leads into it. I have queries from constituents and I do not know if this issue has been resolved in terms of updating DCCs with booster details. In some countries there is an entry requirement that vaccination status is in date and it will run out after 12 months. Have DCCs been updated, or can they be updated, with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: That is interesting to hear. We will keep an eye on that as it develops. I have two final questions in regard to the North and harmonisation of systems as far as possible. On an all-island basis, my understanding is that DCCs are available for adults in the North but not for children. Is that the case? If it is the case, why? An issue that has arisen for me and I am sure for a number of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I might just leave a question mark beside that for an opportunity to return to it, but I take Mr. O'Connor's response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I might flag that with Mr. Comiskey and come back separately to this issue that has presented for people transiting through the North, to the South, and difficulties they have run into with the British passenger locator form related to transiting. It has caused an unnecessary burden on people, with financial implications in a number of cases. This has come up for me and for colleagues as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. O'Connor.