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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: On 30 April this year, the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, was appeared before the Oireachtas committee. In response to questions about this, he said that people will have a lower volume and lower weight in their bins, that the majority of waste collectors now charge by weight or volume, rather than a fixed fee, and that the cost of waste removal should come down. This reflects what most...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, of course.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue. Much has been said on waste management services, bin collections and the services that are provided. There are very significant issues with them, including complications, contradictions, inefficiencies, and side-by-side collection. A huge number of people do not have a bin service. We have a significant challenge and problem...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I did. In fact I have it here in front of me.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: This morning, the Climate Change Advisory Council published its built environment annual review 2024. It wants to see the ambition and rate of upgrades to social homes doubled. It highlights the need for special measures to support older people to achieve warmer, more comfortable, healthier homes. It highlights that many of the worst performing homes are likely to be owned by older people...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: For sure.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: That is the Government's approach. It is not the Sinn Féin approach.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Sinn Féin would spend more money and deliver more retrofits. If the Government followed our plan and listened to the Climate Change Advisory Council-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Is the Government listening to the Climate Change Advisory Council, Social Justice Ireland and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: The Minister of State mentioned in one of his earlier responses in the Chamber that we are very well progressed and in a position to maximise these technologies and the huge potential, as he will be very familiar with himself, off the west coast. There is a significant piece there in terms of technology which, of course, is floating offshore wind. There is a concern that we are slow. We...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Grants for offshore wind.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 7. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the work his Department is undertaking to engage with other agencies to leverage support programmes and funding opportunities to maximise local supply chain content levels in the domestic Irish market, as contained within Powering Prosperity: Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy; to provide a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Will the Minister of State provide an update on the work his Department is undertaking to engage with other agencies to leverage support programmes and funding opportunities to maximise local supply chain content levels in the domestic Irish market, as contained within Powering Prosperity: Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy? Will he provide a breakdown of the agencies he and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: There is a lot in the question and a lot in the answer. At the root of it, however, similar to my colleague, Deputy Quinlivan, is the concern about what we are hearing with regard to the readiness of the industry here, whether we look at ports, planning, the grid or supply chain. It is a statement of fact at this stage to say that none of our phase 1 offshore wind farms will be developed on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Wind Energy Generation (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 13. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between a company (details supplied) and relevant enterprise agencies as contained within ‘Powering Prosperity: Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30284/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her measures to address teacher shortages; the measures she will bring forward to increase the numbers of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30302/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Insurance Coverage (11 Jul 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has any plans to review insurance costs for schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30301/24]