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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: In terms of alterations to existing routes and, particularly, new routes, do proposals come from Bus Éireann, the NTA or a bit of both?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I am sorry I missed the CTTC's opening statement but it refers to the fares equity piece and its impact on competition. How is it impacting the services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Is the CTTC hearing from its members that it is having an impact?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I do not want to, if that is okay, because I want to focus on a couple of figures in my local area. What is the driver and mechanic complement for Broadstone at the moment? How many vacancies are there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: How many vacancies are there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, the position is the same there as it was the last time. That is helpful, thanks. I touched on a number of routes the last time I was here and I specifically asked about the 105 route. I got a response from Bus Éireann and the NTA that a review of the schedule on that service would take place over the summer. Is this a standard thing that happens or will there be other reviews?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I have an answer on the 105 route but an answer on the 103 and 109 routes would be helpful.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 15. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on treatment for adults with eating disorders; how it was envisaged that 20 new beds would be provided with no new additional funding; if he is aware of the issues raised in a documentary (details supplied) that aired on 25 April 2024; how many children are on a waiting list for treatment for an eating disorder in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 43. To ask the Minister for Health the number of GPs currently practicing in Meath; the number of new GPs who have taken up work in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; if he plans to increase this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19726/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 270. To ask the Minister for Health when a response will issue to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 29 February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19956/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [17709/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [17710/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has applied for an extension of the existing planning permission for a school (details supplied) in light of current delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19621/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what contingency plans are in place for pupils in a school (details supplied) for the 2024/2025 school year in light of current delays with the anticipated new school building; if additional accommodation will be available; if this will be at the current site; if agreement has been reached with the local landlord in this regard; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware of the anomaly that some people with less contributions are receiving greater State pensions due to the method of calculation (details supplied); if she has assessed this anomaly; if she intends to address it, perhaps by moving away from the ‘first date of contribution’ criteria; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 206. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a service of general economic interest exists, or has ever existed, in relation to software for farm management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 207. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if companies (details supplied) are now part of a national agtech service of general economic interest; if not, whether they have ever been part of one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19614/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: On behalf of the parent's association, I want to read a number of questions into the record. The Minister has received these questions and I would appreciate it if the Minister of State could also raise them with her. What is the duration of the rental contract between the GAA and the Department? Are there plans in place for accommodation during the academic year 2024-2025? Will the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Parliamentary questions are already in.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue for debate. It is a very important matter, not just the delivery of the new school building for this community but also the contingency in the meantime. That is something I hope the Minister of State can discuss. I commend the whole school community at Dunshaughlin Community National School, including the principal, Ms Slevin,...