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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am deputising for Deputy McGuinness. The Ceann Comhairle's office should have been notified I am to take his slot.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This relates to the online driver theory test. There was an announcement during the week that it was possible to apply for the theory test online. That is very welcome. Some 3,000 slots were taken within minutes. There is a lot of frustration. I know individuals whose appointments have been rescheduled six times. For a young person living in Cork and applying for a theory test, the...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will start on a positive note. We fought hard to get two vaccination centres in west Cork. There is one in the GAA grounds in Clonakilty and one in Bantry. The staff, volunteers and everybody involved are doing an incredible job. They have ramped up the vaccinations to five days a week in both Clonakilty and Bantry and they are now down to the cohort below the age group in their 50s,...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Yes.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would like to follow up with the Minister of State on the question regarding TAPS. Many local nursing homes have contacted me about this issue. The TAPS was vital to them in keeping their staff safe but, most important, in keeping residents safe. They were able to invest in extra PPE and additional safety measures. The date of 30 June is too much of a cliff edge. All we are looking for...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 71. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the transfer of unaccompanied child migrants to Ireland as refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28743/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Rights (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 75. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress on enabling rights following Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28742/21]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I apologise for missing the opening statements. I have read them. I was in the Dáil Chamber, so I was not able to hear them. I have enjoyed the conversation very much. I want to go on to quite a broad question. I would like to hear a contribution from all of the witnesses in regard to potential economic benefits, given the Screen Producers Ireland opening statement refers to 11,960...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: On that point, obviously, in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, which is the example we are talking about, everybody recognises the Skelligs. The bit that was shot in west Cork was shot at a place called Brow Head. No one can identify for sure whether or not it actually appears in the movie, yet Mark Hamill drank in the local pub and it is now an absolutely thriving tourist...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a facility (details supplied) is suitable for funding under the rural regeneration and development plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27997/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 51. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will consider a project (details supplied) for funding under the next round of the rural regeneration and development plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27996/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed road works for the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28385/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed roadworks for the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason for the discrepancy between wheelchair accessible housing and Cork County Council standards which currently do not allow for larger mobility aids such as wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28372/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (20 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a financial support for the inshore fishing sector that have had to deal with a significant reduction in fish prices as a result of Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26979/21]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not all bad. We all use our guests' platforms to get our messages across. In the context of some of the great social events and movements in recent years, social media has been used really effectively. On issues such as the marriage equality referendum and climate action, social media platforms have played a really important role. On the other hand, there is what Senator Hoey...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Quite often, posts are reported but are not taken down and no action is taken.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason some rural NDLS centres are only opened one day a week which is resulting in persons having to travel to get appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26601/21]