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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]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest breakdown of the greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, by road transport, aviation and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21220/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been drawn down in 2019 and 2020, from available European Union funds and mechanisms, to support the transport sector in Ireland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21203/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost, per phase, of reopening the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest estimated cost for reopening the rail line to Navan, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21205/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the investment in walking and cycling projects in 2020; if the target of €1 million per day was met; the allocation for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21206/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated investment needed in the transport sector to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by one percentage point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21207/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost to the State of reducing fares on public transport by 10%, 25% and 50%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21208/21]