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Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I am sharing time with Deputies Gould, Mythen and Ó Murchú. I commend my colleagues, Teachtaí Mairéad Farrell and Doherty, on bringing forward this very important legislation. My party was forced to propose these amendments to the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 following recent behaviour by Fine Gael politicians, in particular, which has brought to the fore the flaws...

Covid-19: Statements (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: People are anxious to hear the advice the Government will give for those living abroad who are thinking of travelling home for Christmas. The approach for travel into and out of Ireland must be guided by the public health advice. The emphasis should be on adhering to the public health advice, advising against all non-essential travel, continuing the excellent work of keeping Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 155. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the position regarding the SBCI Covid-19 working capital loan scheme; the total number of applications; the number of successful applications and the value of same; the number of unsuccessful applications and the value of same; the number of ineligible applications; and the breakdown of same by county and lending institution in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 192. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the most recent estimated cost for undergrounding the North-South Interconnector; the year in which the cost was estimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 193. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the North-South Interconnector will be constructed if Eirgrid or the construction contractors ESB do not have permission from land owners to access private land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38235/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland, Minister Nichola Mallon on the North-South Interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38236/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects in County Meath considered for inclusion in the recent allocation of €63.5 million for greenways; the reasons these projects were not successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37999/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the terms of reference of the current review of the proposed Navan rail line; the threshold for approval and the variables and calculations used to decide this; the extent to which benefits to the environment and the well-being of citizens will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38001/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 297. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a bridge (details supplied) falls under the care of the Office of Public Works; if the OPW is aware of the deteriorating condition of the bridge; if so, if the OPW plans to carry out remedial and restorative works on the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38346/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 321. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next call for applications for the sports capital grant is expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38645/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 322. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available to local soccer clubs that do not have and have never had gate receipts but that have been restricted in their fundraising efforts due to Covid-19 and find themselves excluded from some schemes of an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38646/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: European Court of Justice Rulings (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 329. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he has taken and will take to address the findings of the Court of Justice of the European Union against Ireland regarding a windfarm (details supplied) in County Galway; the costs to the taxpayer in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37819/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wind Energy Generation (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 330. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a recent peat slippage near a windfarm (details supplied) in County Donegal; the way in which this will be investigated and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37840/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 400. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the review of the Meath County Development is being conducted to a large degree online due to Covid-19 restrictions; if he is satisfied that this is a legitimate and appropriate approach, particularly as it relates to the casting of votes by elected members; if he has received...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 477. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the increased demand for secondary school places at a school (details supplied) as the school is at capacity and requires additional space in order to accommodate would-be 2021 first year students from the catchment area; the date on which funding will be allocated to allow school officials proceed with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (24 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 790. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the establishment of a human milk bank here similar to a bank (details supplied) in County Fermanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/20]

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic. I welcome also the establishment of the Department and the focus on third level and higher education. The third level experience presents people with the opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain additional skills, and it is transformative in its nature. A central theme needs to be around access and ensuring that all people,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (19 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Government position on the disposing of waste in landfills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37503/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Interdepartmental Committees (18 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 32. To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the high-level technical group on international travel; the remit and responsibility of the group; the number of times the group has met; the advices it has given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37298/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Nov 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure public transport bus links are maintained between Dublin and Belfast in view of Bus Éireann’s decision to suspend the Dublin to Belfast bus route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37191/20]