Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

310. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the increase in fatalities on Irish roads in 2022 by 13%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17538/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

311. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the road safety strategy and the increase in fatalities on Irish roads; the steps, if any, being taken to ensure that the target of a 50% reduction in deaths and serious injuries is met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17539/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

312. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the road safety strategy; if he is aware of concerns that it is not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17540/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

313. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns that the road safety strategy does not adequately address the rise in distracted driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17541/23]

Tax Code

Darren O'Rourke

393. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the forthcoming introduction of a 0% VAT rate on the supply and installation of solar panels; and if this will apply to solar panels only or solar panels and batteries. [17314/23]

Tax Code

Darren O'Rourke

394. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the forthcoming introduction of a 0% VAT rate on the supply and installation of solar panels; how it will be implemented; and if there will be a 0% VAT on invoice. [17315/23]

Tax Code

Darren O'Rourke

395. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the forthcoming introduction of a 0% VAT rate on the supply and installation of solar panels; if he is aware of the concerns of the solar industry that installations will be postponed until the policy is rolled out; and what steps, if any, are being taken to mitigate them. [17317/23]

Tax Code

Darren O'Rourke

404. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the announced measure to introduce a 0% VAT regime on solar panels; if the measure will be backdated to include past or ongoing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17602/23]

Trade Missions

Darren O'Rourke

496. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment If Enterprise Ireland plans to have a trade mission to Germany in Quarter 2 of this year. [18258/23]

Schools Refurbishment

Darren O'Rourke

633. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the school building works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16386/23]

Immigration Policy

Darren O'Rourke

1042. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who were refused permission to land at Dublin airport by nationality in the first quarter of 2023, in tabular form. [18249/23]

Childcare Services

Darren O'Rourke

1321. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated cost of increasing the threshold for the maximum subsidy under the national childcare scheme from €26,000 to €35,000 annual income on a full-year basis. [18251/23]

Departmental Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1322. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated full year cost breakdown of increasing the intake of graduate social workers to 350 throughout the graduate programme, in tabular form. [18252/23]

Health Services Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1551. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17187/23]

Hospital Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1775. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant WTE nursing posts at the Mater Hospital as of 4 April 2023; and when the these will vacancies be filled, in tabular form. [18253/23]

Hospital Services

Darren O'Rourke

1776. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital has 24-7 emergency service or on-call doctor for emergencies. [18254/23]

Medical Research and Training

Darren O'Rourke

1777. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of fully subsidising the training of an additional 150 ICU nurses. [18255/23]

Hospital Facilities

Darren O'Rourke

1778. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of operating theatres at both CHI Temple Street and CHI Crumlin; and the hours of the week each of these theatres are opened for, in tabular form. [18256/23]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Darren O'Rourke

1779. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the current average waiting times for urgent and routine paediatric cardiology appointments in each of the seven hospital groups, in tabular form. [18257/23]

Grant Payments

Darren O'Rourke

1833. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing the lower income threshold for the full SUSI grant from €24,500 to €31,000. [18260/23]

Departmental Bodies

Darren O'Rourke

1857. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of WTE forensic accountants and enforcement lawyers employed by the Charities Regulator in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased. [18248/23]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Darren O'Rourke

108. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the analysis that has been carried by his Department on the purchasing of carbon credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16020/23]

Energy Conservation

Darren O'Rourke

112. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide the pre- and post-BER ratings of all deep retrofits completed under all SEAI schemes, by scheme, pre-BER, post-BER, and the number completed in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15885/23]

Schools Building Projects

Darren O'Rourke

123. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 23 March 2023, if she will provide, in tabular form, the names of projects included in each lot under development, and planned for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15651/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

182. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on a plan-led approach in offshore wind farming. [15084/23]

Energy Policy

Darren O'Rourke

185. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the work carried out to date on the Government’s review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems; if he has received a draft of the completed review; when he hopes to bring the review forward to Government; and when he hopes the completed review will be published. [15289/23]

Energy Policy

Darren O'Rourke

189. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how the proceeds from the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 will be used to lower profits for consumers; if an energy credit will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15361/23]

Energy Policy

Darren O'Rourke

190. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications about the market revenue cap included in the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023 the motivation to backdate to December 2022 only, excluding the months in which the profits of energy companies were at their peak throughout 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15362/23]

Fuel Oil Specifications

Darren O'Rourke

208. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the move to E10 as the standard grade of petrol in Ireland; if he aware of concerns that have been raised by some owners of older models of vehicles; the steps that have been made to mitigate their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14896/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

213. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if planning permission or environmental or other impact assessments are required for major changes to flightpaths to and from airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15057/23]

Insurance Coverage

Darren O'Rourke

248. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that an organisation (details supplied) cannot get insurance cover; the measures he is taking to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15300/23]

Fire Service

Darren O'Rourke

276. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the retirement age of 55 years was introduced for retained firefighters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/23]

Fire Service

Darren O'Rourke

277. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of retained firefighters forced to retire at the at the age of 58 years in advance of the issuing of Circular LG(P) 02/2020 - Retained Firefighters - Compulsory Retirement Age; what, if any, consideration was given to those who were forced to retire in advance of issuing the Circular; if they might reasonably be entitled to compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14665/23]

Schools Building Projects

Darren O'Rourke

120. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the schools building programme at schools (details supplied); if these projects have been stalled due to capital funding constraints; if so, the implications this will have on project costs and delivery; how and when she will address this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13108/23]

School Transport

Darren O'Rourke

135. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the review into school transport; the number of children carried in 2022-2023 and expected in 2023-2024; the preparation to expand services and maintain low fees in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13109/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

170. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the transition to a plan-led approach in offshore wind farming and the engagement of industry and stakeholders in the offshore wind delivery task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

171. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the transition to a plan-led approach in offshore wind farming; if this will prompt any changes in the structuring and resources of the offshore wind delivery task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14525/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

178. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the underuse of the 2022 Active Travel budget according to figures released by the National Transport Authority; if analysis has been carried out of its under-utilisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14441/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

179. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and current data on uptake by local authorities, campuses and hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

180. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and resources to support uptake and implementation by local authorities, campuses and hospitals. [14443/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

194. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he agrees that the CIÉ group’s 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 scheme), is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14573/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

195. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to sign any amending statutory instrument changing the benefits of members of the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

196. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport how he and CIÉ came to the conclusion that the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 Scheme) is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14575/23]

Diplomatic Representation

Darren O'Rourke

193. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will allocate an additional full-time environment attaché and communication attaché to be posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the EU. [13358/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

205. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Governments proposed changes to off-shore wind policy announced recently and the motivation to move a plan-led approach. [13482/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

206. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the timeframe for the development of Designated Marine Areas as announced in the proposed changes to off-shore wind farming recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13483/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

207. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the anticipated impact of a plan-led approach to off-shore wind-farming on timelines outlined in the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13484/23]

Cycling Facilities

Darren O'Rourke

285. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of establishing the public bike scheme in County Cavan consisting of eight bike stations and 96 bikes. [13347/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

286. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to extend a bus terminus (details supplied). [13348/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

287. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses withdrawn from the Dublin Bus fleet in 2022; the number of new buses that will be provided to Dublin Bus in 2023; and when these new buses will come into service. [13349/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Darren O'Rourke

365. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the DAA is covered under the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13123/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

449. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the median and average waiting time for a decision on appeals to An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13132/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

479. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how An Bord Pleanála is resourced to process applications for off-shore wind farms. [13485/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

480. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the proposed staffing levels for An Bord Pleanála for its new marine and climate unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13486/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

481. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what measures are proposed to ensure that An Bord Pleanála’s new marine and climate unit is effectively resourced to robustly process the number of planning applications expected from offshore-wind projects in future years. [13487/23]

Official Travel

Darren O'Rourke

539. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has plans to visit Malaysia during 2023. [13346/23]

Air Corps

Darren O'Rourke

596. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has visited Casement Aerodrome since his appointment as Minister for Defence. [13359/23]

Schools Building Projects

Darren O'Rourke

681. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will list the school building projects in County Meath that have been stalled due to capital funding constraints; if she will outline the implications this will have on project costs and delivery; how and when she will address this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13030/23]

Schools Building Projects

Darren O'Rourke

720. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) is one of the school building projects delayed due to funding constraints; her plans to address this to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13245/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Darren O'Rourke

794. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a maintenance payment paid to an ex-spouse is not taken into account when calculating means to qualify for the fuel allowance payment. [12318/23]

Domestic Violence

Darren O'Rourke

1086. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of domestic violence liaison officers attached to each Garda division as of 10 March 2023 and 30 June 2021, in tabular form [13342/23]

An Garda Síochána

Darren O'Rourke

1087. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that each Garda divisional protective services unit has dealt with in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13343/23]

An Garda Síochána

Darren O'Rourke

1088. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if he will report on Garda Operation Stratus; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if this operation is still ongoing. [13345/23]

An Garda Síochána

Darren O'Rourke

1112. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if the Garda Reserve Strategy 2021 to 2025 guidelines are being implemented as outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13828/23]

An Garda Síochána

Darren O'Rourke

1115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda Reserves that are currently active in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13833/23]

An Garda Síochána

Darren O'Rourke

1117. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda Reserves hired each year in County Meath since 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/23]

Hospital Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1415. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologists with a special interest in extracapsular cataract at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13351/23]

Health Services Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1416. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE audiologists working in each primary care centre within CHO8 as of 9 March 2023, in tabular form. [13352/23]

Health Services

Darren O'Rourke

1417. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number and location of palliative care beds in County Meath; and if palliative care services will be further improved during the remainder of 2023. [13353/23]

Mental Health Services

Darren O'Rourke

1418. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of jigsaw youth mental health services currently in operating in each CHO area, in tabular form. [13354/23]

Hospital Staff

Darren O'Rourke

1419. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ENT surgeons attached to each hospital that is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group as of 10 March 2023, in tabular form. [13355/23]

Suicide Prevention

Darren O'Rourke

1420. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of Safe Talk Programmes that were delivered in County Meath in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13356/23]

Departmental Expenditure

Darren O'Rourke

1566. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated capital and current costs that would be required if his Departmental officials were present at Dublin Airport between the hours of 8am and 11pm, seven days a week. [13350/23]

Departmental Bodies

Darren O'Rourke

1616. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of WTE senior case managers at the grade of higher executive officer employed by the Charities Regulator in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13357/23]

Climate Action Plan

Darren O'Rourke

48. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the actions that relate specifically to anaerobic digestion in the Climate Action Plan 2021; the number of these actions that have been completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62826/22]

Housing Policy

Darren O'Rourke

100. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to review the housing target/cap figures for county development plans in light of the initial population results from Census 2022; the way that this will affect County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11467/23]

Departmental Schemes

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason simple heating controls such as those provided by a device (details supplied) are not eligible for funding support from the SEAI given their recognised benefit; if he will review this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11743/23]

National Car Test

Darren O'Rourke

69. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on quality audits at NCT centres by centre and quarter/month for 2022, and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11645/23]

Business Supports

Darren O'Rourke

124. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Meath that have applied for the business energy support scheme; the number that have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8319/23]

Energy Policy

Darren O'Rourke

182. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if it is the case that the windfall tax on electricity companies operating here will apply only from 1 December 2022 to 30 June 2023; if there is provision in the Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 to apply the tax retrospectively to account for the super-normal profits prior to that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11366/23]

National Development Plan

Darren O'Rourke

275. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if there are plans to review the National Development Plan to increase the funding envelope to 2030, in light of increasing costs and new climate obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11463/23]

Departmental Meetings

Darren O'Rourke

276. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he or his Department officials have met with representatives of medical scientists here in the wake of publication of an assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11464/23]

Hospital Appointments Status

Darren O'Rourke

543. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim will receive an appointment in Beaumont Hospital. [10924/23]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Darren O'Rourke

672. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive the pandemic special recognition payment. [11534/23]

National Car Test

Darren O'Rourke

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on NCT delays; the number of customers who have been afforded a free test in 2022 and 2023, in line with the recently reintroduced provision of the customer charter; the date on which a company (details supplied) will meet its 12-day waiting time target; the penalties it has faced to date for failing to meet this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10508/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the measures he will take in 2023 to support Irish ports in readying themselves to help deliver on Ireland's offshore wind potential; if, drawing on European examples, options for direct State funding for ports have been explored and will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10509/23]

Coast Guard Service

Darren O'Rourke

12. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish an inquiry to independently review the structure, governance, management and organisational culture at the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10515/23]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

31. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on taxi licence numbers, driver numbers and late night working following the recent driver recruitment campaign; if the restriction on plate transferability is recognised as a barrier to recruitment; his plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10512/23]

Traffic Management

Darren O'Rourke

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his plans to bring forward legislative provision for experimental road traffic orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10513/23]

Airport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to address the interference of drone activity on civil aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10511/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

59. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to create a second-hand market for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10514/23]

Energy Prices

Darren O'Rourke

56. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to ensure that energy companies reduce their prices for customers to reflect the significant reduction in wholesale energy costs; if he has met with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in this regard; the date on which windfall taxes will be introduced; the amount they are expected to raise; if he will support an energy price cap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9983/23]

Energy Infrastructure

Darren O'Rourke

58. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures he will take to maximise delivery of solar photovoltaic, PV, systems on homes, schools, farm sheds, and community/sporting, commercial and public buildings in 2023; his targets in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9984/23]

Inland Fisheries

Darren O'Rourke

65. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will carry out a full review of the role and governance of Inland Fisheries Ireland, in light of recent revelations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9982/23]

Electricity Generation

Darren O'Rourke

96. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on measures he is taking to ensure sufficient electricity generation capacity for the remaining months of 2023; the estimated capacity and headroom that will be on the system for winter 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9980/23]

Fuel Poverty

Darren O'Rourke

112. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the commitment in the Energy Poverty Action Plan to introduce a mechanism to ensure homeowners have the option of paying for upgrades “net of grant”, and to explore options to support homeowners to convert from oil and solid fuel to heat pumps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/23]

Bord na Móna

Darren O'Rourke

113. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he intends to amend the legal mandate of Bord na Móna to ensure that the protection and restoration of the environment and climate action are core obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9978/23]

Departmental Projects

Darren O'Rourke

117. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on investigations into the potential of geothermal energy in the State; if it presents a possible solution to runaway heating costs in communal heating systems; the immediate solutions that will be provided for people living in complexes with these systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9981/23]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

205. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the refurbishment or maintenance works that Iarnród Éireann will carry out at locations (details supplied) for the remainder of 2023; and when each of these works projects will commence. [10172/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

206. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to have taxi-dedicated electric vehicle charge points at both Connolly Station and Busáras. [10173/23]