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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (9 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of the 183 actions in the Climate Action Plan 2019 that have been implemented to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54113/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 242. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the tax relief on the first €200 of income arising from the domestic generation of electricity supplied to the grid will be in one year; the estimated number of applicants in the first year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54058/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: In fairness, that is poor scheduling.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to address the serious findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s investigation into the procurement of vehicles for the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53690/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I raise the ongoing issues at the Irish Coast Guard, which have been identified. In the first instance, I raise the issue of the report by the Comptroller and Auditor General following the investigation into the procurement of vehicles for the Irish Coast Guard.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I read the Comptroller and Auditor General's report. It highlighted to me a litany of issues around public procurement in the Irish Coast Guard. There are concerns that need to be taken back to the Department and acted on. The Minister of State will be aware of the range of other issues that have been raised in recent times about the Irish Coast Guard’s governance, structure,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I appreciate that response, specifically about the Comptroller and Auditor General and procurement. My follow on question is that I am concerned that the procurement issues were a symptom of potentially wider issues within the Irish Coast Guard. We are hearing clearly about these issues from the new representative group, the Irish Coast Guard Volunteers Representative Association. There...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for her response. This is an issue that has been in the news in recent days and weeks. We have all heard first-hand the experiences of both passengers and workers. It is of serious concern for a number of reasons, not least the impact it has on the individuals affected. I know from speaking to workers and their representatives, not just in the transport...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The solution, which if effective might not need to be a long-term one, is visibility, presence and deterrence. I note that there are significant commitments in the programme for Government to the resourcing of the Garda to deal with antisocial behaviour, among other things. Another commitment in the programme for Government is the establishment of a national public transport forum involving...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: What about the transport forum?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to keep transport workers and passengers safe on buses, trains and trams given the worrying reports of threats, violence and antisocial behaviour on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53879/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: What action has the Minister of State taken to keep transport workers and passengers safe on buses, trains and trams, given the worrying reports of threats, violence, antisocial behaviour, and worse, on public transport? I ask her to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the challenge facing the road haulage sector here in view of increasing fuel costs and the shortage of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53878/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I raised this issue at our previous session with the Minister and I do so again to have it on record. This is not a reflection on the Minister of State but it is frustrating and disappointing not to have the senior Minister here. In particular, the fact that we did not receive correspondence shows the worst of form. These sessions are arranged well in advance and we could have rearranged...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State. It is worth pointing out three of the five priority questions are on this issue, which highlights its importance. We are in the run-up to Christmas and there considerable focus on it, as there needs to be. The Minister of State referred to a number of issues and I will reflect on some of them from the perspective of the sector. On the fuel rebate, the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I am sure other Deputies will come in on the same points. On fuel costs, the Government needs to act where it has an opportunity or is in a position to do so. There are such opportunities with the rebate, the carbon tax and elsewhere. I will now focus on the issue of workers. I am hearing a number of things from the sector. The issue is one of bureaucracy. According to the sector,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Infrastructure (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The principle that applies here is one that needs to apply across our transition to a zero-carbon economy. It is one of community engagement and consultation. It is not being applied here in the way it should be. It seems that the Government is determined to do this transition by megaphone diplomacy on the picket line or at the farm gate. It is already a major problem and that will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Infrastructure (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Given the way this review has been framed, I do not think many hold the expectation but, in theory, one of the conclusions it might come to is that the review does not hold firm and that the project should change tack. From listening to the CEO, it appears to be proceeding full steam ahead. That raises the question of the purpose of the desktop review that is being conducted by the two...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expand the solar PV output throughout the State; the way he plans to make solar PV more accessible to schools, GAA clubs, local authorities and farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53882/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (4 Nov 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: My question is similar to others that have been asked and concerns a failure of Government to deliver on a potential positive in climate action. In offshore wind, we have a lack of a framework and regulation. In onshore wind, we have a lack of guidelines. We have similar issues with microgeneration. I ask the Minister of State his plans to expand the solar photovoltaics, PV, output...