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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I commend my colleague, Deputy Stanley, who introduced the Wind Turbine Regulation Bills 2016 and 2020. The latter is on the Order Paper and might provide a helpful template for the Departments. In the planning regulator's contribution to the Joint Committee on Climate Action, he raised the possibility of developing a renewable energy roadmap with county-specific targets. From my...

Private Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and thank Deputy Ó Broin for bringing it forward. We have a rental market in Ireland that is neither normal nor bearable. In County Meath, rent costs are exorbitant. On daft.iethis morning it is €1,800 for a two-bedroom apartment in Ashbourne and Ratoath, €1,700 in Dunboyne and €1,600 in Dunshaughlin. It is less...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to support renters in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22613/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number in CO2 equivalents or other measure that corresponds to the commitment in the Programme for Government to reduce greenhouse gases by 7% per annum or 51% between 2021 and 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22733/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 296. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the Tara management plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21489/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 680. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of and implementation schedule for action 29 of Ag Climatise A Roadmap towards Climate Neutrality, to Establish a Future of Farming in Ireland Dialogue which will include farmers, scientists, environmentalists and social groups to find practical solutions for productive, sustainable agriculture; the terms of reference of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Professor Ferguson the report. I will be brief. Professor Ferguson mentioned that things are moving rapidly. I refer to the reports from HIQA of 21 October, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, ECDC, of 19 November and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, of 16 December. It would appear that the technology might be moving but policy and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I think Mr. Dawson and Mr. Hackett. There has been news in recent weeks of big companies in the sector closing down. I was sorry to see that and I extend my solidarity to all the companies they work with. What opportunities do travel agents envisage with the implementation of the digital green certificate? What do prospective customers want to see from that programme? I ask the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I think the Chair will agree there is much that mirrors the first hour in terms of the window of opportunity for preparation and making sure that preparation happens.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. A lot of what I was going to raise has been raised. It is interesting to hear the level of agreement on the analysis, the diagnosis, and the range of perverse incentives and contradictions within schemes. I share the opinion of many of the contributors. In my experience of communities, and working with communities, they are far ahead of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to refund school bus transport users for periods of Covid-19 enforced school closure during the 2020-2021 term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22463/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (29 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process of oversight for national school financial accounts; if individual school accounts are published; if they are available to trade unions during workplace relations disputes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22464/21]

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The people are way ahead of the Government when it comes to protecting our environment and our natural heritage. I have seen it over many years in regards to groups such as the Kells Anglers which have been the custodians of the River Blackwater and look after its stock and quality. In recent weeks, the communities along the River Boyne rallied in defence of it. In the space of a number...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 117. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has considered proposals for the return of the Book of Kells from Trinity College Dublin to Kells, County Meath; if she has engaged with Meath County Council, Trinity College Dublin and other stakeholders in this regard; if she is supportive of such proposals in view of the potential benefits; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 158. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated cost of replacing State vehicles which are owned by his Department or agencies under his remit with hybrid or electric models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22563/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Data (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the recent analysis of Ireland’s energy security that has been undertaken; the way in which he is assessing projected demand and supply in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Data (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the tender to commission a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems; the timeline and scope of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21222/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are guidelines in place for telecommunication providers to share mast infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21537/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 178. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the holders of exploration licences, petroleum prospecting licences and petroleum leases; the date each was issued; the date each expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21750/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of replacing the State vehicles that are owned by his Department or agencies under his remit with hybrid or electric models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22564/21]