Results 81-100 of 213 for long speaker:Darren O'Rourke

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...diagnostic services for our hospitals and general practice. They are essential workers and are expertly trained. They deliver a 24-7 service 365 days a year. Next Wednesday, in frustration at long-standing pay and career development issues that are affecting recruitment and retention in the sector, they are taking industrial action. They have engaged in negotiations but these have been...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...” and substitute “Minister” This amendment seeks to assign responsibility for the circular economy programme to the Minister as opposed to the EPA. Amendment No. 31 does the same thing in a long-winded sort of way. This is an issue that came up during the pre-legislative scrutiny stage. Indeed, it may have been one of the recommendations, if I recall correctly....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...Transport, Tourism and Sport the way that he plans to improve security check waiting times across Irish airports; the additional resources that will be provided to Dublin Airport to ensure that the long delays for passengers are not repeated during the busy summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21013/22]

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ..., this will rise to a factor of three by 2050. The circular economy offers an alternative, whereby waste and resource use is minimised and the value of products and materials is maintained as long as possible. Getting items repaired instead of binning them and remanufacturing items by taking them apart and using parts again in new items has the potential to decrease the amount of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travelling in a Woman's Shoes Report: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: Dr. Rock also indicated to speak. It is regrettable that our starting point is where it is. We have a long way to go and much to do. I have a question about sociocultural behaviour barriers. I am aware of #andshecycles and know advocates in that area. They are great. At the minute, they are not representative of broader society. We need people to show leadership. There is a lack of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Prices (24 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: One of the ways we can help people with their electricity and energy costs is to empower and enable them to generate their own energy. When will we have the long-awaited updated regulations to exempt schools from the planning conditions in terms of solar PV? We heard from the Taoiseach that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage would have them ready in two or three weeks....

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...so be it. I am more disappointed that the Minister did not table similar amendments. We firmly believe that now is the opportunity to get the area of marine casualty investigations right. There is a long and sorry history of missed opportunities, whether it be in the 1998 report, the 2010 Róisín Lacey report or the 2020 Clinch report. We have the Róisín Lacey...

Carbon Tax: Motion [Private Members] (22 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...in carbon tax, nothing beyond that. They do not, for example, take the increased price of oil and gas on the international markets into account. The report does not support the Government's claim. The Government will also say it is a long-term commitment over ten years that will raise €9.5 billion for climate. That is very questionable. Just today at the Oireachtas Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...been made rolling out continuous glucose monitors or flash glucose monitors to persons living with type 1 diabetes recognising the better blood glucose control they offer and potential to reduce long term complications as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9990/22]

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...000 available to them to carry out a deep retrofit under the 50% scheme, they have three choices. They can take on considerable debt via the new loan scheme, although many are simply not in a position to do this. They can tip-toe along on the up to 80% scheme but this is limited. We will have a scenario where Mary and Tom living in number 25, working hard on a low income and can only...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Commission for Regulation of Utilities Strategic Plan: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: How long will that take or when might people expect to see an outcome of those processes?

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ..., many people will still be below the waterline, even with this €100 payment. We are incredibly frustrated that the Government did not go further or take action earlier and that it has taken this long to reach this juncture. We set out in our pre-budget submission, and will set out in the days ahead, the course the Government should take. A fundamental part of that is a response...

Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: First Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to draft and publish a hydrogen strategy within six months of the passing of this Act. I welcome the opportunity to introduce the Bill, along with my colleagues Deputies Réada Cronin, Johnny Guirke and Maurice Quinlivan. Hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources through electrolysis of water is emerging as a...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (9 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...are at in that context. We can be frustrated by projects not having reached particular stages, of course. Those interactive maps exist for the Twenty-six Counties. The Minister already has a long list of things to be done in this area, but I think we should map the projects now under way in this context and have them interactive in respect of where they stand in the context of this roll-out.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...efficiency funding and broadband funds. From where exactly is that money coming? What implications will that have for the roll-out of the affected schemes? I am particularly interested in how those on long waiting lists for retrofitting works will be prioritised in year one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...no public transport to the train station and the price of the train ticket is extortionate, particularly in areas outside the greater Dublin area. While there is positive policy intent, we are a long way off in terms of practical delivery. How does the Minister intend to address the accessibility and affordability of public transport, principally public bus transport?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...regional areas, who are not serviced by good public transport and in some cases none at all, are forced into car ownership. We heard from Dr. Hannah Daly and others at the climate committee about long-term affordability. I have lived that experience myself when I was commuting in and out of Dublin. On a point of principle, I was taking public transport because it was part time, but the...

Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...'s parliamentary questions replies that just ten deep retrofits were carried out under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland scheme, with 1,730 carried out under the social housing scheme. It is a long way off 50,000 per year. Since Christmas I have met people in sustainable energy communities across the country and they have raised legitimate concerns in good faith about the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Darren O'Rourke: ...new scheme who have been in employment for many years but whose employer is not willing to provide confirmation or a reference of same; the information that will be sought or deemed acceptable to prove long-term residency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1430/22]