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Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Illegal Dumping
Darren O'Rourke
152. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to combat fly tipping and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12598/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Local Authority Staff
Darren O'Rourke
153. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of litter wardens employed by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12599/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Illegal Dumping
Darren O'Rourke
154. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount each local authority spent in 2018, 2019 and 2020 cleaning up fly tipping and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12600/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Local Authority Staff
Darren O'Rourke
155. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number and value of on-the-spot fines issued for littering in 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of prosecutions and convictions in relation to same for the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12601/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
207. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if consumers who have flights booked during the period of level 5 restrictions, for example, those with postponed flights from 2020, are entitled to a refund if they cannot travel during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12518/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Penalty Points System
Darren O'Rourke
220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points issued by age and gender in 2020 and to date in 2021. [12720/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Road Projects
Darren O'Rourke
221. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when constructions work on the Athy southern distributor road will commence. [12721/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
222. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of child fares or equivalent fare types sold in 2019 and 2020 by the main public transport providers. [12722/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
239. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of hiring one additional driver tester. [12902/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
240. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some learner drivers cannot bring their children to school or travel to work as they cannot sit a driver test and the waiting list for a test could be up to 30 weeks when testing resumes; the way in which he plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12903/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Road Safety Authority
Darren O'Rourke
241. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA submitted a request for 80 additional driver testers in October 2020; the reason the request has not yet been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12904/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Airport Landing Slots
Darren O'Rourke
242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to extend the 80:20 use it or lose it slot allocation rule for airlines that is set to expire at the end of March; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12905/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Aviation Industry
Darren O'Rourke
243. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the value of financial requests submitted by airlines here during the ongoing pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12906/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
244. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to put legislative protections in place for those persons who postponed flights from 2020 into 2021 but still may not be able or want to travel in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12907/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
245. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when driver tests and lessons will resume; the additional protections that will be provided to driver testers and approved driving instructors to ensure their safety at work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12908/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Bus Services
Darren O'Rourke
257. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the supports in place for bus and coach operators (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13413/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Tobacco Smuggling
Darren O'Rourke
278. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons successfully prosecuted for either tobacco or cigarette smuggling in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [12725/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Departmental Funding
Darren O'Rourke
341. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding her Department provided to each national cultural institution in 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form [12726/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
360. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rules under level 5 restrictions for a house that has been partially built and has no roof and is therefore exposed to the elements; if the roof can be completed under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13163/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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National Planning Framework
Darren O'Rourke
365. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way the national planning framework policy objective (details supplied) is being delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12481/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Consular Services
Darren O'Rourke
433. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of times he has spoken formally with the Irish Consulate General in Sydney since 1 March 2020. [12719/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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School Transport
Darren O'Rourke
497. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question 376 of 17 February 2021, if he will provide details of the membership of the steering group; the number of times and dates on which it has met; the terms of reference of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12797/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Social Welfare Rates
Darren O'Rourke
575. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing the telephone support allowance by €1, €2.50, €4 and €5, respectively, in tabular form. [12723/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Jobseeker's Payments
Darren O'Rourke
576. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the earnings disregard for the jobseeker's transitional payment by €5, €10 and €15, respectively, in tabular form. [12724/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
661. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current plans for third-level institutions for September 2021, for example, if online learning will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12591/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Garda Data
Darren O'Rourke
703. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that the Meath protective services unit has dealt with since being established. [12727/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Court Judgments
Darren O'Rourke
704. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons convicted of drink driving in Trim District Court in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [12728/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Firearms Licences
Darren O'Rourke
705. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the licensing requirements for gun silencers. [12729/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Garda Transport Provision
Darren O'Rourke
706. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda cars and vans allocated to the Meath Garda division as of 26 February 2021. [12730/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Vaccination Programme
Darren O'Rourke
741. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when adults with intellectual disabilities living in residential facilities will receive the Covid-19 vaccination; if there are plans to move them up the priority list from phase 8 given the particular vulnerabilities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Hospital Procedures
Darren O'Rourke
792. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of tricuspid valve replacement procedures carried out at St. James's Hospital in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [12715/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Darren O'Rourke
793. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the capital works that were carried out at National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the estimated cost of each project; and the duration of each of the capital works projects in tabular form. [12716/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Home Care Packages
Darren O'Rourke
794. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Meath seeking an intensive home care package. [12717/21]
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
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Health Services Staff
Darren O'Rourke
795. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant cardiothoracic surgeon posts that have been advertised since 2016; and the number of these posts that have been filled to date. [12718/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
19. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting to sit their driving test at the end of February 2021, by test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12255/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
20. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons currently registered to sit their driver theory test by test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12256/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Road Safety Authority
Darren O'Rourke
21. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of driver testers employed by the RSA at the end of February 2021; the number employed by the RSA at the end of February 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12257/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Road Safety Authority
Darren O'Rourke
22. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of approved driving instructors registered at the end of February 2021; the number that were registered at the end of February 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12258/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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National Planning Framework
Darren O'Rourke
76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which national policy objective 58 in the national planning framework (details supplied) is being overseen and implemented; if he will provide a progress report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12381/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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National Planning Framework
Darren O'Rourke
77. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which regional planning objective 7.22 of the Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (details supplied) is being overseen and implemented; if he will provide a progress report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12382/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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National Planning Framework
Darren O'Rourke
78. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which regional planning objective 7.23 of the Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (details supplied) is being overseen and implemented; if he will provide a progress report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12383/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Local Authority Functions
Darren O'Rourke
80. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there has been an update to the 1987 Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government document A Policy for the Provision and Maintenance of Parks, Open Spaces and Outdoor Recreation Areas by Local Authorities; if not, if this remains the only national advice specifically for local authorities providing for parks, open spaces and outdoor recreational activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12411/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Urban Development
Darren O'Rourke
81. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the legislative, statutory and regulatory framework for the provision of public green space in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12412/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Urban Development
Darren O'Rourke
82. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there has been an audit of public green space provision in Dublin commuter belt areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12413/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Local Authority Functions
Darren O'Rourke
83. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is still the case that guidance (details supplied) applies in terms of green space provision in urban areas. [12414/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Urban Development
Darren O'Rourke
84. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific policy tools in place to ensure commuter belt communities which saw huge housing development in the Celtic tiger and subsequent years are not left without public green space; if there are specific requirements on local authorities and developers to deliver green infrastructure in advance or in tandem with residential development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12415/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Local Authority Funding
Darren O'Rourke
85. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific central or EU funding available to support local authorities and communities to deliver public parks and green space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12416/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Urban Development
Darren O'Rourke
86. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the type and number of engagements his Department has had with the HSE and Public Health regarding public green space provision in urban areas in 2018, 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12417/21]
Thu, 4 Mar 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Darren O'Rourke
144. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 712 of 30 July 2020, if the stage 2b report for new school building works at a school (details supplied) has now been submitted; if so, when the board of management will be contacted; the date on which building works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12340/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Driver Licences
Darren O'Rourke
111. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the reason a verified MyGovID is needed to renew a driver licence online; the legislative basis for this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Electric Vehicles
Darren O'Rourke
112. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that grants for electric vehicles are being used to help purchase high-end luxury vehicles valued in excess of €100,000; his views on whether this is an appropriate use of taxpayers’ money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11097/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Rail Network
Darren O'Rourke
133. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the oversight his Department had with Iarnród Éireann in setting the terms of references for a report (details supplied) on the western rail corridor; his views on whether it was reasonable to ask the consultants to give only one option for the development of phase 2 and 3 as a 90 mph rail service when most studies would have given a number of options, for example, freight-only, 70 mph, 90 mph; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11442/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Rail Network
Darren O'Rourke
134. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which he derives the authority to announce two feasibility studies for the western rail corridor given the fact that this is in direct contravention of regional policy objective, RPO, 6.13, a legitimate stand-alone development objective of the Government-endorsed regional spatial and economic strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11445/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Pension Provisions
Darren O'Rourke
144. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the CIÉ pension scheme discussions; if he recognises the concerns of workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11672/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Rail Network
Darren O'Rourke
174. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the level of scrutiny applied to a report (details supplied) into the western rail corridor by his Department to ensure it was accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12534/21]
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
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Rail Network
Darren O'Rourke
175. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if a company (details supplied) had the opportunity to review the submissions that were made by local authorities, regional development organisations and business organisations when reviewing a report on the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12535/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darren O'Rourke
13. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if travel agents are eligible for the new Covid-19 business aid scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9520/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Darren O'Rourke
94. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether sector-specific tailored supports are needed for the travel agency sector; the supports he will put in place to support jobs in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9519/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Darren O'Rourke
191. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the cost of VRT relief on electric cars in each year since it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9827/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
106. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will put refund protections in place for consumers who postponed holidays from 2020 to 2021 but still cannot travel due to the public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8664/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
111. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of car driver tests cancelled due to bad weather in 2019 and 2020; the number of car driver tests cancelled with no reason given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8726/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Electric Vehicles
Darren O'Rourke
112. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric vehicle charging points in each county in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Electric Vehicles
Darren O'Rourke
113. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated in 2020 to fund the construction of electric vehicle charging points; the budget and target number of completions for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
114. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of converting public transport vehicles including buses and trains from fossil fuels to greener alternatives for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8729/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Driver Test
Darren O'Rourke
115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that essential worker learner drivers cannot complete their mandatory EDT lessons if they do not have a driver test date booked and cannot book a driver test without the 12 mandatory EDT lessons complete; if he will address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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School Transport
Darren O'Rourke
376. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the school transport scheme; the terms of reference, scope of analysis, programme and schedule of work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8093/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Diabetes Strategy
Darren O'Rourke
641. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 and 2 diabetes in Ireland by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7892/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Long-Term Illness Scheme
Darren O'Rourke
642. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 diabetes who have been approved to use either the Dexcom or FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors, CGMs, under the long-term illness scheme; if CGMs will be rolled out to all type 1 diabetics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7893/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Diabetes Strategy
Darren O'Rourke
643. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each county awaiting insulin pump training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7894/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Diabetes Strategy
Darren O'Rourke
644. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each county waiting to participate in a DAFNE course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7895/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Diabetes Strategy
Darren O'Rourke
645. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of diabetes treatment-related positions, that is, endocrinologists, diabetes nurses, dietitians and podiatrists in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; the number of positions that are vacant; the length of time these positions have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7896/21]
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
878. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the categories of essential inward travel into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8663/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Turf Cutting
Darren O'Rourke
8. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the national clean air Strategy; if this strategy will contain a ban on the cutting, selling or burning of turf for domestic heating purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7605/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Turf Cutting
Darren O'Rourke
9. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the fact that many households, particularly in rural Ireland, still depend on burning turf as a heating source for their homes; if the cutting or burning of turf will not be prevented for domestic heating purposes in the absence of the State providing alternatives for these households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7606/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Policy
Darren O'Rourke
16. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to raise the borrowing limits of semi-State companies under his remit to permit higher borrowing for climate-focused investments; the proposals being examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7767/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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National Development Plan
Darren O'Rourke
19. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if new environmental criteria are to be applied to existing or new transport projects as part of the review of the national development plan; if so, if he will outline the new criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7607/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Road Projects
Darren O'Rourke
34. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the review of the national development plan will not result in existing road infrastructure projects contained in the plan being scrapped or delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7609/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Rail Network
Darren O'Rourke
42. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the freight rail projects he is currently examining with a view to reducing emissions from the heavy- and light-duty freight sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7766/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Light Rail Projects
Darren O'Rourke
43. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the MetroLink project; the latest cost estimate for the project; the construction timeline; if he is considering extending the line beyond Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7768/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Light Rail Projects
Darren O'Rourke
44. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the DART+ project; the latest cost estimate for the project; the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7769/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Transport Policy
Darren O'Rourke
45. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector, which made up 20.3% of total emissions in 2019; his target emissions in this area in each year up to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7770/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Bus Éireann
Darren O'Rourke
49. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the details of the largest population centres in County Meath currently without a Bus Éireann service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7837/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the public transport services available in Kentstown, County Meath; the frequency of these services; his plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7838/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the public transport services available in Stamullen, County Meath; the frequency of these services; his plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7839/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the public transport services available in Carlanstown, County Meath; the frequency of these services; his plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7840/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
53. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the public transport services available in Skryne, County Meath; the frequency of these services; his plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7841/21]
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
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Public Transport
Darren O'Rourke
54. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the public transport services available in Kilcloon, County Meath; the frequency of these services; his plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7842/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Darren O'Rourke
121. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) has decided not to proceed with the next transport management CPC examination scheduled for 31 March 2021 despite the fact that a full online course is available; the way in which he plans to address this matter given the fact that course participants are being prevented from advancing their careers, improving compliance and creating further employment as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6515/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Dublin Bus
Darren O'Rourke
131. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the subsidy for Dublin Bus is calculated; if it is based on the number of buses that are intended to be run rather than the number of buses that actually run; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6666/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Bus Éireann
Darren O'Rourke
132. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the average age of the Bus Éireann fleet in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6667/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Tax Appeals Commission
Darren O'Rourke
206. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of recruiting two additional full-time IT specialists at the grade of assistant principal officer for the Tax Appeals Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6676/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Property Tax
Darren O'Rourke
217. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if there are provisions or plans in place for households to defer payment of the local property tax in view of the financial constraints related to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6937/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Garda Stations
Darren O'Rourke
242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount the OPW spent on refurbishment to Kells Garda station in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the nature of the refurbishment works that were carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6665/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Ministerial Meetings
Darren O'Rourke
364. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has spoken to the US Senate Majority Leader, Mr. Chuck Schumer since the presidential election in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6683/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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School Enrolments
Darren O'Rourke
421. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the estimated number of children that will commence national school in September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6681/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Appointments to State Boards
Darren O'Rourke
422. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the number of vacancies in each State board under the remit of her Department in tabular form; the length of time each position has been vacant; the reason for the failure to fill the vacancy in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6682/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Schools Building Projects
Darren O'Rourke
430. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed new build for a school (details supplied); the stage the proposal has reached; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6785/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Social Welfare Appeals
Darren O'Rourke
495. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals that were lodged in 2019 and 2020, by type of appeal per scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6671/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Youthreach Programme
Darren O'Rourke
585. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Youthreach coordinators in the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board who have received payment above their annual salaries and qualification allowances since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6668/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Education and Training Boards
Darren O'Rourke
586. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of external training contractors running courses in County Meath under the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6669/21]