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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]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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International Relations
Darren O'Rourke
623. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if she has spoken virtually with her Australian counterpart since her appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6677/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Garda Equipment
Darren O'Rourke
624. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the age of the trucks attached to the Garda water unit; if there are plans to replace either truck in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6678/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Garda Equipment
Darren O'Rourke
625. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of marked and unmarked Garda vans, 4x4 vehicles and jeeps attached to the Garda collision forensic investigation unit as of 1 February 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6679/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Visa Applications
Darren O'Rourke
626. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of visa applications processed in each processing office in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6680/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Health Services Provision
Darren O'Rourke
782. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the facilities and options available for persons with epilepsy in view of the lack of investment in neurology services and staff shortages in neurology centres nationwide. [6672/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Hospital Staff
Darren O'Rourke
783. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of staff by job title working in the ophthalmology department of the Mater Hospital, Dublin; the number of vacancies by job title; the estimated cost of filling each of the vacancies in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6673/21]