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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I again raise the issue of the North-South interconnector. I want to know whether the Minister has spoken to An Taoiseach about the significant concerns of local representatives in regard to the project and what his plans are to address those concerns. Fianna Fáil was the party that tabled a motion on this issue to the Dáil. Its representatives at local and national level say...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: A judicial review is to take place in the North in the time ahead regarding the decision taken by the Minister, Ms Mallon, on her own, as is the nature of the executive in the North. Will the Minister insist that no works will progress on the interconnector project in the South until such time as the judicial review has taken place in the North? To prevent throwing good money after bad on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: North-South Interconnector (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: In my priority question earlier, I raised the issue of EirGrid's ambition. In his response, the Minister referenced the public consultation. The truth is that what is happening in this area is a perfect example of how not to do planning. At a meeting of the climate committee yesterday, where we discussed ambition in terms of transport, one of the contributors raised a point around the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The question then arises of the Minister's and the Government's confidence that we are not walking ourselves onto a cliff edge in 2026 in terms of the increasing demands on the network, the shift away from fossil fuels and how to square the two. What is the Minister's expectation of demand into the future for fossil fuel for energy and electricity production in the State? Does he believe it...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if EirGrid has recently sought between €700 million and €3 billion for grid investment; if so, the new and existing projects this will fund; the way in which he plans to deliver this crucial grid investment while also working with local communities; his views on delays to key grid improvements and if he...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask the Minister if EirGrid has recently sought additional funding for grid investment; if so, the new and existing projects this will fund; the way in which he plans to deliver this crucial grid investment while also working with local communities; his views on delays to key grid improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: It is acknowledged there needs to be significant investment in electricity and energy infrastructure. I want to raise the issue of data centres and the impact they will have on the grid. In addition, I want to raise the issue of our continued dependence on fossil fuels and the expectation that has been reported in the media by a number of commentators that we will be dependent on fossil...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Process (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the climate action and low carbon development (amendment) Bill will be brought before Dáil Éireann; if he has amended the Bill to include recommendations from the pre-legislative scrutiny report of the Joint Committee on Climate Action; if so, the recommendations adopted; and if he will make a statement...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Process (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: As the Minister knows, before Christmas, the Joint Committee on Climate Action did a huge amount of work on the draft climate Bill at pre-legislative scrutiny stage and submitted 78 recommendations to him. Where does the Bill stand? When will the Dáil or Seanad see it? Has the Minister taken on board any or all of the recommendations?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Process (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for his response. He will appreciate that it does not provide the type of clarity I was hoping for. Will he give some indication of the date on which we might see this? Will it be in a week, a month or a year? I am conscious that there was great energy to try to get the Bill before the Dáil prior to Christmas. In fairness, a massive amount of work was done by...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Legislative Process (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I reiterate the point on the level of examination at pre-legislative scrutiny stage from across the political spectrum. There is a willingness and eagerness to get this work done. On this point, will there be 2030 targets? A significant point made by the committee was that it would not just be a matter of 2050 targets. Were the proposals on the Climate Change Advisory Council taken on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to address the concerns of households that rely on solid fuels for their heating while also recognising the need to improve air quality; if he has examined new schemes that can help such households transition to cleaner heating sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13264/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to combat fly tipping and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12598/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount each local authority spent in 2018, 2019 and 2020 cleaning up fly tipping and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12600/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authority Staff (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of litter wardens employed by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12599/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authority Staff (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number and value of on-the-spot fines issued for littering in 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of prosecutions and convictions in relation to same for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12601/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consumers who have flights booked during the period of level 5 restrictions, for example, those with postponed flights from 2020, are entitled to a refund if they cannot travel during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12518/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to put legislative protections in place for those persons who postponed flights from 2020 into 2021 but still may not be able or want to travel in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12907/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of penalty points issued by age and gender in 2020 and to date in 2021. [12720/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Mar 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when constructions work on the Athy southern distributor road will commence. [12721/21]