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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for being here. I made the point about the climate action plan coming out from the Bill that, whatever our criticisms of the contents or the policy decisions, the fact we have it is probably as good a measure of progress as there is in many of these institutions. It is an important feature and to be commended and welcomed. I want to pick up on a point Deputy Bruton...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I will make one point and then I have a follow on question in the area of residential heat. The Minister spoke about CAP 24 being very similar to CAP 23. In the area of residential heat, for our part, Sinn Féin has spoken about the opportunities, and others are in exactly the same place as we can see from the partnership on climate change and sustainable energy, CCSE, from Friends of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I believe this is what Fingal County Council is doing with the pilot it has there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I would encourage the Minister and the SEAI. There is logic in the approach of an energy-efficient home and putting in a heat pump in terms of the efficiency of the heat pump. There is a risk, if one reduces that standard, that the heat pump is more inefficient and more costly to run. I make the point - it is not only me making it - that we have to keep an eye on cost in relation to heat...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the concern in relation to the deteriorating public bus services in County Meath; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52788/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date to expand public transport provision in County Meath, in particular the Navan rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52787/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Climate Change Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 187. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of Ireland's climate financing; if this will be distinguished from the loss and damage fund to be discussed at COP28; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52804/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 329. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the review of critical skills and ineligible occupations lists will be completed and published; if upholsterers (5412) and furniture makers (5442) will be included on the critical skills list;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53037/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 400. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 22 November 2023, if he is aware that a number of local authorities employ a different interpretation of this Statutory Instrument and circular; that a number of sitting county councillors may breach these terms already and that this will certainly be the case when the new pay deal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 500. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he was aware of concerns from those who have had to wait over five years to complete their SOLAS apprenticeships rather than four; how does he plan to address this; if any measures will be put in place to compensate for lost earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52912/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan Review: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank all the witnesses for their statements and engagement so far. On my own behalf, I extend my solidarity with the front-line workers and thank them and the witnesses for everything they do and continue to do. I have a few questions for Ms Graham. On the issue of the national fares strategy and the review, she stated in response to Deputy Smith that it should issue shortly but it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, a trade-off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The NTA knows its final budget for next year already. It does not come with an initial ask of the Government or-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. There are a few County Meath-related queries I have raised previously with Ms Graham but they keep coming up. One of those issues is access to Dublin City University. The 109A used to go there several times a day. There is significant demand for it. The current provision causes significant inconvenience, especially now, with students attending Dublin City University but living at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: How might somebody initiate that? What would prompt it? If I search my inbox for references to the 109A and DCU, a lot of emails come up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Mr. Ryan. Mr. Kent, in his opening statement, referred to the complete drop-off in service for a period. It was particularly bad for a number of weeks and led to considerable frustration across County Meath and the political spectrum. It affected several routes. Of particular relevance from my perspective are the 103 route and the NX to Navan. In fairness, they are high-frequency...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: In his opening statement, Mr. Kent referred to contingency and the number of mechanics. Is Bus Éireann seeking to have mechanics added to the critical skills list? What is the shortage? Will this problem arise again next month or in spring?