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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Walsh. A number of projects are highlighted as being at different stages of development. I represent Meath East and the N2 Rath roundabout to Kilmoon Cross scheme is a project that I have been highlighting since my time as a councillor. The case for a Slane bypass is compelling. The M50 to Clonee upgrade is another project that makes the case for itself. I lend my voice to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Am I correct in saying the public spending code and an updated common appraisal framework will take into account new elements updated in October which include the price of carbon, the real cost of carbon and also the effect in terms of people’s time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Ms Graham.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: My thanks for all the contributions. My questions are for Mr. Walsh and Ms Graham. I will use the stretch of road from the N2 Rath roundabout to Kilmoon Cross as an example to try to understand this process. This project is identified as a real need. Earlier, I mentioned the volume of traffic and the backlogs. The project is at an early stage of the process. There is an argument for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: Is Mr. Walsh saying the criteria for assessment have not changed or have they changed in the context of this review?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: I confirm that I am on the Leinster House campus. I thank Mr. Kingston for his submission and the huge amount of work he has put into this issue. Given the limited time, I want to give him the floor and an opportunity to expand on the points he has made. Will he address the point that many of the issues he raises are not specifically relevant to this legislation? They are more broadly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: My thanks to the Minister. I confirm that I am in the Leinster House complex. The Minister likely heard the powerful testimony from Mr. Kingston in the previous hour. There were some fundamental criticisms in respect of many aspects of the Bill and of its entire premise. There were criticisms in respect of Ireland not following best practice and international examples, including some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Communications (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has spoken with or written to his counterpart in the UK Government and in the Stormont Executive in relation to co-ordinating international travel restrictions to combat Covid-19; the date of each physical and virtual meeting, phone call or letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4538/21]

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

Darren O'Rourke: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered a further extension of TaxSaver tickets due to the severe Covid-19 travel restrictions currently in place; the cost to date of the existing extension; the estimated cost of a further extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4729/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Open Government Partnership Action Plan (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which commitment four of the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018 to enhance citizen engagement in policy making has been achieved in his Department and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4806/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Open Government Partnership Action Plan (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the review of the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Open Government Partnership Action Plan (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 69. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which commitment four of the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018 to enhance citizen engagement in policy making has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4804/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Communications (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the number of times he has spoken with or written to his counterpart in the UK Government and in the Stormont Executive in relation to coordinating international travel restrictions to combat Covid-19; the date of each physical and virtual meeting, phone call or letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4539/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 268. To ask the Minister for Health the commitments he and the HSE have made to include patient, service user and public opinions in the design, planning and delivery of health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4805/21]

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: The Bill is welcome because it seeks to tackle aspects of white-collar crime, corruption, fraud, tax evasion and specific offences against the EU's financial interests. We know the complex VAT fraud and what are known as carousel fraud operations have used shell companies and banks here. Of course, they have been unwittingly involved, but criminal enterprises have used Irish banks to commit...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of State-owned buildings that will require retrofitting by county; the number that have been completed to date; the estimated investment that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3584/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated number of homes that will remain without access to high-speed broadband after the national broadband plan is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3701/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which it is ensured that State retrofitting funding is directed to areas it is most needed, that is, to the lowest income, coldest and most vulnerable households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3702/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding introducing a nationwide smoky coal ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4380/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jan 2021)

Darren O'Rourke: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support the chauffeur and coach industries whose sectors have been severely hit by the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4742/21]