Darren O'Rourke
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Sinn Féin · Meath East · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 393 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 514 debate contributions
- 1,729 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Meath East 2024-11-29 to present
- party Sinn Féin 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-04-21 · to Education
522. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications to date for each support available under the package of supports for survivors of abuse in residential institutions such as industrial schools and reformatories; the total value of each; the estimated waiting time it will take from the time of application to when the support is allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28551/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Justice
616. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the development of a location (details supplied) for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27895/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Children
673. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE staff, by job title working in each CDNT within Meath, in tabular form. [28008/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Health
738. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of endoscopy suites currently available and in use at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. [28003/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Health
739. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE infection prevention and control clinical nurse specialist posts that was filled for the Meath area as of 10 April 2026, in tabular form. [28004/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Health
740. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to improve trauma services currently available at Beaumont Hospital. [28005/26]
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2026-04-21 · to Health
744. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if she has examined increasing mileage rates for healthcare staff, like nurses, who use their own cars in the community for work purposes; to provide the estimated annual cost for the banding system for travel be set aside and that the highest rates be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28030/26]
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2026-04-16 · to Climate
91. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is considering building nuclear power plants in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26919/26]
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2026-04-16 · to Climate
146. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the extent to which gas storage and/or hydrogen storage at Kinsale Head is being assessed; the status of that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26920/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Taoiseach
7. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to China. [18508/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Taoiseach
8. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to China. [22078/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Taoiseach
19. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [18507/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Taoiseach
22. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [22079/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Taoiseach
32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will meet next. [26809/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Education
240. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the complete results of the national survey carried out by her Department on primary school preferences will be published, including data from parents of children in pre-school and children currently attending non-denominational primary schools relating to their school ethos preference. [27434/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Education
241. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the list of primary schools in the south Conamara region, by name, address, daily language used, patronage and religious ethos of each school, in tabular form. [27435/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Education
242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the list of schools operating entirely through the medium of Irish in Gaeltacht areas that are multi-denominational or non-denominational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27436/26]
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2026-04-15 · to Health
341. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if she has reviewed the report of the independent comprehensive assessment of the physician assistant role; her position on the findings of the report; if the report will be published; to provide an update on the situation in relation to the agreement where the State would pay the fees of the course and the students would be contracted thereafter by the HSE for three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27413/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Climate
348. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated amount it would cost the State to provide €250 energy credits to young renters aged 18-30 years in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26538/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Transport
637. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the funding options provided by his Department or its agencies that may be used to support a project in the County Meath Gaeltacht (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21844/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Transport
724. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport whether motor tax revenue is ringfenced for expenditure on road construction and road improvements; the amount taken in motor tax revenue in each year from 2015-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Transport
845. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the 50% reduction in fares for 18-25-year-olds with a young adult Leap card is a permanent measure that will continue in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26545/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Transport
846. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of providing free public transport for those aged younger than 25 years in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26546/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Education
1356. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post-primary schools that applied for funding to install solar panels in 2024 and 2025; the number and value of grants awarded in 2024 and 2025; the estimated number of primary and post primary schools with no solar panels installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25191/26]
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2026-04-14 · to Education
1434. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a breakdown of the number of primary school students, post-primary students and the total number of families, using the school transport scheme in each county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25709/26]