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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I agree with the points the previous Deputies made. I focus my comments on two groups of workers directly affected by the failed foreign travel policy the Government is pursuing. Representatives of the travel agency industry held a protest outside Leinster House. The travel agencies remained open throughout the pandemic despite a 95% reduction in business. They have reported negative...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount manufacturers pay per tonne of plastic produced here; how this compares internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22793/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional public funding provided to Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken directly with his Australian counterpart in the past six months. [22883/20]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount spent on purchasing new fire appliances for the Defence Forces fire services in 2019 and to date in 2020; and the frequency with which fire appliances are replaced. [22886/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for concessionary tickets for school transport refused in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22792/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of a decrease grant in adjacency rates from 45km to 30km. [22894/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to update Public Dance Halls Act 1935. [22884/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 284. To ask the Minister for Health the budget allocation for the National Immunisation Office in 2019 and 2020, in tabular form. [22885/20]

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the witnesses for their contributions today. I will continue in the same vein as the Chairman because it is an area of interest. The issue of foreign travel is particularly contentious in Ireland, and this follows on from the previous questions and the witnesses' responses. Ireland has a green list. A similar traffic light system is in operation in other countries across Europe...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I ask Dr. Buquicchio to comment on the international and European experience of the legal basis for the restriction of movement of people across borders and the introduction of green lists and red lists?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Are there examples in Britain or in Europe of legal challenges being brought against Governments by individual citizens, corporations, airlines or businesses in the aviation or tourism sectors in respect of the restrictions that have been applied around freedom of movement and travel, especially across international borders?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Will Mr. Buquicchio comment on the international experience?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I wish to discuss a separate point and move off foreign travel. The challenge of striking the balance between public health considerations and economic, social and other considerations, including mental health and educational needs, is consistently raised. In Ireland, the Government is advised from a public health perspective by the National Public Health Emergency Team. In Britain, the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: Can Dr. Buquicchio point to international examples of advisory models that inform Government decision-making?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I have a final question for both speakers in regard to the legal basis for testing regimes and, it is hoped, in the not too distant future, vaccination regimes. What is the international experience of the legal basis for testing regimes as it applies during the Covid pandemic? The witnesses will probably have some experience of some regimes from certain quarters or of questions being raised...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response (9 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: As do I.

Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: I commend Deputy Cullinane on tabling the motion. It is timely and important. The CervicalCheck scandal and now Covid-19 with the suspension of screening programmes have brought cancer care in Ireland into focus again. I am sure others will address the important issues of delayed and missed diagnoses and the unnecessary pain and hurt this causes. Others will mention the poor outcomes we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (8 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to put targeted business supports in place for travel agents which have been severely impacted by the travel restrictions imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22466/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus (8 Sep 2020)

Darren O'Rourke: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if financial assistance from the State has been sought by airlines due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22442/20]