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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]